Senior Protocol Engineer at Jito Labs | Torre

Senior Protocol Engineer

You'll architect decentralized finance protocols, securing billions and shaping Solana's high-performance future.
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USD205k - 225k/year
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Remote (for United States residents)
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About Jito LabsJito Labs is architecting the future of high-performance distributed systems on Solana. They are the team behind Jito-Solana (the leading MEV Solana client) and the Jito Block Engine, which has revolutionized block building on Solana. Jito-Solana currently runs on 93% of stake and 1,100 validators, producing an additional $1B of revenue for stakers and validators on the network.At Jito Labs, you’ll work alongside a small, nimble group of engineers and operators who are passionate about solving complex technical challenges at the cutting edge of Solana trading and infrastructure. The team culture emphasizes high ownership, fast execution, technical excellence, and sustainable growth.RoleJito Labs is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to build the future of decentralized finance on Solana. The role is extremely dynamic and a place where low-level problem solvers will thrive. You will be building protocols that have the potential to custody billions of dollars of capital.ResponsibilitiesArchitect Solana programs using Solana native and Anchor programming modelsBuild safe, secure, and performant codeWrite public-facing test plans and documentation for the code you’ve producedBuild substantial testing infrastructure to ensure code is following a defined specificationCollaborate with the team and customers to leverage internal knowledge and toolingDrive features and products from beginning to end with extreme ownershipComfortably dive deep into performance bottlenecks and debug problems across the entire stackQualifications5+ years of systems programming experience writing code in Rust, C, or C++Multiple Solana programs written in Solana native programming or using the Anchor frameworkExcellent communication and collaboration skillsExperience wrangling complex problems into simple solutionsWorked at a <50 person startupNice-to-HaveSecurity backgroundKnowledge of DeFi landscapeBenefitsAbove market compensation and multiple forms of equityAll-expenses-paid team retreats and conferences!Weekly meal voucherAnd more!
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