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Head of Blockchain Engineering / SVM Research Engineer

Job description

Solana Tech Lead – Up to $250K base + tokens

Amicus is partnering with a pioneering team building a next-gen Web3 gaming and application platform powered by Solana rollups. They're developing a high-performance framework to scale games and apps to the next billion users.

They’re looking for a technical lead to oversee the technical design, implementation, and ongoing evolution of the project’s runtime, validator architecture, and interoperability frameworks.

Responsibilities:
  • Drive technical roadmap for their blockchain infrastructure, focusing on scalable rollup architecture, high TPS runtimes, and interoperability with Solana and other chains.
  • Oversee the development of their validator nodes, SVM runtime integration, account storage, and modular execution environments.
  • Evaluate and integrate cryptographic techniques, data availability solutions, ZK proofs, and fraud-proof mechanisms.
  • Guide the development of CLI tools, SDKs, and docs for developers building on top of their rollups.
  • Implement best-in-class security auditing, code reviews, and testing protocols.
Requirements:
  • 7+ years of experience in blockchain protocol or distributed systems development.
  • Proficiency in Rust, C++, or low-level programming languages.
  • Deep understanding of virtual machine design, runtime environments and programmable smart contract platforms – ideally with Solana.
  • Experience with Solana’s runtime and SVM internals.
Benefits:
  • $200K-$250K base salary (paid in USDT).
  • Token Package.
  • Fully remote across the globe.