Solana Program Engineer - Remote

Overview

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.

In Short

• Looking for talented Solana Program Engineers to build cutting-edge DeFi protocols.
• Open application for roles across various high-impact teams in the Solana ecosystem.
• Work on advanced DeFi protocols, core infrastructure, tooling, and on-chain applications.
• Selected candidates will be matched with ecosystem teams based on skills and interests.
• Roles may vary from full-time to grant-based opportunities.
• Passion for DeFi and on-chain mechanics is essential.
• Experience in building high-performance production grade Solana programs is required.
• Contribute to open source projects and improve developer tools.
• Thrive in fast-paced and independent startup-like environments.
• Submit your info to express interest in future opportunities.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience building and shipping Solana programs.
• Strong familiarity with Solana’s runtime (SVM), SPL tokens, PDAs, and Anchor.
• Hands-on experience building or contributing to DeFi protocols.
• Understanding of state compression, account metering, and program optimization.
• Bonus: Familiarity with Solana-native DeFi protocols like OpenBook, Jupiter, MarginFi, Orca, or Meteora.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on the bleeding edge of Solana.
• Collaborate with ambitious teams in the crypto space.
• Be part of building a decentralized future.
• Flexible working conditions in a remote environment.
• Engage in meaningful projects that impact the ecosystem.