Architect and build high-throughput, low-latency streaming systems from the ground up — not just optimize what exists
Drive the technical roadmap for streaming, including filtered streams, next-generation webhooks, and new capabilities that expand what developers can build on Solana
Lead system design discussions and make architectural decisions across the full stack: software, hardware, and networking
Set standards for operational excellence — reliability, incident response, and system observability — with a bar calibrated to financial-grade uptime
Mentor and elevate engineers on the team, and drive technical consensus across engineering, product, and leadership
Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Support, and adjacent infrastructure teams to ensure streaming products meet the needs of customers at scale
Identify and solve complex, ambiguous problems that span multiple systems

8+ years of backend engineering with a strong track record building large-scale, production systems — including greenfield work, not just incremental optimization
Deep proficiency in Rust or an equivalent systems programming language
Experience in low-latency, high-uptime environments: trading systems, financial infrastructure, or similar customer-facing platforms where downtime has real consequences
Performance-oriented engineering instincts across the full stack: software, Linux internals, networking, and hardware
Hands-on experience building or operating streaming systems such as Kafka, NATS, Flink, or Kinesis
Proficiency operating databases in production (Postgres, ClickHouse, RocksDB, or similar)
Excellent communication and writing skills; you can drive technical consensus and influence without authority
High ownership and urgency — you thrive in fast-moving environments and hold yourself to an exceptional standard

High-impact work: Your code will power applications used by millions across the Solana ecosystem, including Coinbase, Jupiter, and Phantom.
Serious engineering: Build fast, reliable systems and user experiences across distributed infra, high-throughput backends, and modern frontend stacks.
Ownership & growth: Lead critical initiatives, influence architecture and product direction, and take on more responsibility as the company scales.
Remote-first flexibility: Work where you're most effective with a flexible, fully distributed team.
Competitive comp & perks: Market-leading salary, meaningful equity, generous vacation, wellness budgets, and support for learning and travel.
Mission-driven team: Join ambitious builders who move fast, take ownership, and are shaping the future of decentralized apps.

Helius is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Data Streaming