Solana Smart Contracts Engineer (DeFi Focus)

Posted Yesterday
Hiring Remotely in Remote, OR, USA
In-Office or Remote
200K-300K Annually
Mid level
Blockchain • Software • Cryptocurrency • NFT
Software Development • Blockchain Trading • Cryptocurrency Development. One Partner, End-to-End.
The Role
Build high-load, low-latency Rust backend services for Solana transaction simulation, validation, block building, and lifecycle management. Develop integrations with DEXs, bridges, and staking protocols; create APIs and operational tooling; optimize for throughput, fault tolerance, and observability; and work with PostgreSQL and Redis. Requires production Rust experience, Web3 expertise, blockchain cryptography knowledge, and familiarity with Docker and monitoring tools.
Summary Generated by Built In

We are a decentralized staking provider seeking a Middle+ or Senior Rust Developer to work on high-load, low-latency blockchain systems. You will focus on the backend infrastructure that supports transaction creation, validation, and lifecycle management. This role requires a systems-thinking approach to build reliable services that interact directly with the Solana blockchain .

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop backend services in Rust for transaction simulation, validation, and block-building logic .
  • Build and maintain integrations with on-chain services including DEXs, bridges, and staking protocols.
  • Develop APIs and internal services for observability, monitoring, and operational tooling.
  • Optimize systems for low latency, high throughput, and fault tolerance.
  • Work with PostgreSQL and Redis for data persistence and caching .

Requirements:

  • 3+ years of production experience with Rust in backend or systems programming .
  • Hands-on Web3 experience: transaction building/signing, RPC interaction, and node communication.
  • Solid understanding of blockchain cryptography (ed25519) and key management.
  • Experience with Docker and monitoring tools (Grafana, Prometheus).

Nice to Have:

  • Direct experience with Solana’s transaction model and specific constraints .
  • Experience with ClickHouse or other analytical databases.
  • Prior experience in fintech or trading systems.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of production experience with Rust in backend or systems programming
  • Hands-on Web3 experience, including transaction building and signing, RPC interaction, and node communication
  • Solid understanding of blockchain cryptography, including ed25519, and key management
  • Experience with Docker and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus
  • Direct experience with Solana’s transaction model and constraints
  • Experience with ClickHouse or other analytical databases
  • Prior experience in fintech or trading systems
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The Company
7 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

Ledgeroom is a full-service blockchain and cryptocurrency company. We develop custom software — including smart contracts, dApps, trading systems, and blockchain infrastructure — and provide cryptocurrency development services such as token creation and wallet integration. On the trading side, we operate crypto trading and staking solutions that help clients generate yield and manage digital assets securely. Whether you're launching a token, building a trading platform, or looking to stake assets, Ledgeroom delivers end-to-end blockchain expertise under one roof.

Why Work With Us

Ledgeroom is unique because we're the rare company that both builds blockchain software and operates in the crypto markets. We develop the trading and staking infrastructure we use — so our clients get engineering depth and market experience from a single partner.

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