Solana Smart Contract Engineer

Intro

Self-driven and highly skilled Solana smart contract engineer with a strong sense of ownership and initiative. Computer science background and/or passion for solving algorithmic challenges. Deep expertise in Web3 applications and infrastructure. Comfortable with deadlines and experienced in handling cross-functional communications in a remote-first organization.

‍Time Zones: GMT -4, GMT -5 (EST), GMT -6

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop smart contracts in Rust for Solana ecosystem;

• Maintain and improve M^0 existing products;

• Participate in code and design reviews; 

• Prepare code for the audits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering;

• 2+ years of programming experience in Rust;

• Proven track record of deploying and maintaining production-ready complex Solana projects;

• Solana Web3 native, deep knowledge of the existing Solana DeFi ecosystem;

• Familiarity with bridging, cross-chain messaging protocols;

• Basic familiarity with Solidity and EVM development.
  
  Nice to have

• Familiarity with Move-based blockchains‍;

• Previous experience working for high growing DeFi protocol;

• A degree in computer science.

Benefits

• Global Team and Flexibility: Join a truly global team with the flexibility to work remotely or from one of our hubs in NYC and Berlin.

• Exposure to Industry Leaders: Gain unparalleled exposure to some of the most recognizable minds in crypto, digital money, and governance design, both within M^0 and among our esteemed investors.

• Health and Wellness: Enjoy a wellbeing allowance or gym membership to support your physical and mental health, along with comprehensive healthcare and insurance coverage.

• Customizable IT Setup: Tailor your workspace with access to top-notch IT equipment to ensure you have everything you need to excel.

• Professional Development: Benefit from an annual development budget to enhance your skills and grow professionally. This includes opportunities to participate in conferences and on-site company events worldwide.

About us

M^0 is money middleware for the digital age. It is a decentralized, on-chain protocol, as well as a corresponding set of off-chain standards and APIs, that powers a federation of stablecoin issuers. With M^0, any number of independent institutions can tap on turnkey middleware to become the minter of a fungible stablecoin.

Investors: M^0 and its affiliated entities have raised nearly $60M of equity over the past two years, from some of the most reputable and long-term oriented crypto and fintech investors, including Bain Capital Crypto, Pantera Capital, Galaxy Ventures, Wintermute Ventures, GSR, Caladan, Road Capital, AirTree, Standard Crypto, The SALT Fund, ParaFi Capital, Distributed Capital, Kraynos Capital, Mouro Capital and Earlybird.
Leadership: The M^0 Lab’s founding team combines decades of expertise in stablecoin innovation, crypto governance design, and traditional financial services. Luca Prosperi, Co-Founder and CEO, has a 20-year track record in financial intermediaries and was instrumental in lending oversight at MakerDAO. Greg Di Prisco, Co-Founder and Chief Architect, previously led business development at MakerDAO and co-founded Ajna Labs and Distributed Capital Partners. Oliver Schimek, Co-Founder and COO, has a background in securitization and digital finance, founding CrossLend and leading various financial services companies, while Joao, Chief Strategy Officer, has deep expertise in stablecoins, including leading the development of USDC and EURC at Circle.

At M^0, we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, or other class protected by applicable law.