Principal Solana Blockchain Engineer 

• Collaborate with the product team to understand their requirements and translate them into technical specifications and features 
• Lead the research, design, implementation, deployment and monitoring of the D3 protocol, which enables the tokenization of domains as real world assets (RWAs) on the Solana blockchain 
• Research, implement and maintain Solana programs to enable “DomainFi” applications across the Solana ecosystem. This includes tokenization, name resolution, secondary trading, and lending/borrowing 
• Implement Back-end 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 the existing codebase, addressing 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 

• Strong passion for blockchain technologies and protocols 
• Extensive knowledge of and experience with the Solana blockchain, including smart contract development and deployment, blockchain bridges, oracles, indexers, decentralized finance, and NFT marketplaces 
• At least 5 years of professional experience in Back-end development using Node.js and MySQL/Postgres 
• At least 3 years of experience in blockchain development using Solidity or Rust, with a strong understanding of distributed systems, consensus algorithms, and storage subsystems 
• Familiarity with Git version control system and Agile methodologies 
   

WOULD BE A PLUS

• DevOps experience with Kubernetes, Digital Ocean, Google Cloud, AWS, and Linux environments 
• Familiarity with NestJS and GraphQL 
• Have prior experience maintaining or creating blockchain oracles 
   

PERSONAL PROFILE

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently or with cross-functional teams and stakeholders 
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities, with a focus on driving results and meeting deadlines 
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn new technologies and frameworks