D3 is seeking a Senior Solana Blockchain Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will work on the design and implementation of our DOMA Protocol, which connects traditional DNS and Web3 naming technologies to create a unified naming system compatible across the Internet and all blockchains. You will play a critical role in developing and maintaining our core platform APIs and smart contracts integration with the Solana blockchain.
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with the product team to understand requirements and translate them into technical specifications and features.
- Lead the research, design, implementation, deployment, and monitoring of the DOMA Protocol that enables tokenization of domains as Real World Assets (RWAs) onto the Solana blockchain.
- Research, implement and maintain Solana programs to enable “DomainFi” applications across the Solana ecosystem, including tokenization, name resolution, secondary trading, and lending/borrowing.
- Implement backend services to interface with the Solana blockchain and traditional DNS Registry/Registrar infrastructure.
- Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of the protocol and application.
- Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and debugging.
- Maintain and optimize the performance of existing codebase and address any bugs or issues that arise.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, frameworks, and best practices in web development, blockchain, and smart contract development.
What We're Looking For
- A strong passion for Blockchain technologies and protocols.
- Extensive knowledge and experience in Solana blockchain, including smart contract development and deployment, blockchain bridges, oracles, indexers, decentralized finance, and NFT marketplaces.
- A Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in backend development using Node.js and MySQL/Postgres.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in blockchain development using Solidity/Rust, with a strong understanding of distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and storage subsystems.
- Familiarity with Git version control and Agile methodologies for collaborative development.
- Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a self-motivated attitude, with a willingness to learn new technologies in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and within cross-functional teams to achieve business goals.
Nice to Have
- DevOps experience with Kubernetes, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud, AWS, and Linux environments.
- Familiarity with NestJS and GraphQL.
- Prior experience maintaining or creating blockchain oracles.
Technical Stack
- Backend: Node.js, MySQL, Postgres
- Blockchain: Solana, Rust, Solidity, SPL Token, Metaplex, Token-2022
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud, AWS, Linux
- Frameworks: NestJS, GraphQL
Team & Environment
D3 offers ground-floor growth, learning, and impact at an ultra-early-stage company. You'll work alongside strong, proven leadership with industry visionaries. We are pioneering at the intersection of internet infrastructure, real-world assets, and blockchain communities.
Work Mode
This is a global role with a location preference for Los Angeles.
D3 is an equal opportunity employer.
