The Solana Foundation is a non-profit based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the adoption, decentralization, and security of the Solana network. Solana is a high performance blockchain that can deliver a fast and friendly user experience, without sacrificing security. The Solana Foundation is working to realize a world where individuals own their data, use permissionless networks, and transfer information and value freely around the world. We are looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help the ecosystem build.
The OpportunityThe Solana Foundation is seeking a Head of Data to own our data strategy and lead the team that powers ecosystem intelligence across DeFi, developer activity, payments, stablecoins, RWA, and network economics.
This role is for someone who is as comfortable setting a multi-year data vision as they are reviewing pipelines or diving deep into the data themselves. You’ll manage a team of subject matter experts across multiple verticals, own the Foundation’s external data partnerships, and ensure that the right decisions are made with the right information.
The bar is high: we’re not looking for better dashboards—we’re looking for someone who can make data a true competitive advantage for the Solana ecosystem.
To be Successful in this RoleYou will:Define and own the Foundation’s data strategy—what we measure, why it matters, and how it informs decisions across the organization
Lead a team of analysts and analytics engineers, each owning a specific ecosystem vertical, and synthesize their work into a coherent cross-vertical perspective
Own relationships with the Foundation’s ecosystem data providers, ensuring coverage, quality, and methodological rigor
Drive the data infrastructure roadmap and make decisions on tooling, gaps, and new partnerships
Represent the Foundation’s data perspective in executive conversations and external forums
5+ years of experience in data, with at least 3 years leading a team or function
Deep familiarity with on-chain data—you understand what the metrics mean and where they break down
Fluency across DeFi, developer ecosystem, stablecoins, payments, and network economics metrics
Strong technical foundation in SQL and Python, with hands-on experience in modern data stacks
Proven track record managing external data vendor relationships—not just consuming outputs
Strong communicator who can translate complex, multi-signal analysis for non-technical stakeholders
Prior experience at a blockchain foundation, protocol, or DeFi analytics platform
Familiarity with Solana’s account model, fee mechanics, and program ecosystem
Existing relationships with analytics teams and data providers in the Solana ecosystem
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