Senior Full Stack Engineer, Solana Ecosystem

Lazer is a world-class digital product studio composed of 180+ senior engineers and designers with backgrounds from companies like Apple, Google, Coinbase, and more. With our product experience, we have designed, engineered, and grown products from $0 to $200M in revenue.

Clients seek out our help because we have the talent to deeply understand their needs and provide industry, technical, or product insights that are uniquely valuable to their efforts. Our clients range from early-stage startups and venture studios to recognizable retail brands and exciting enterprises. Some of our notable clients include Google, Shopify, Coinbase, Alchemy, Hinge, OVO, Polymarket, and more.

We are a remote-first organization headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, with employees worldwide. We believe in providing the best experience possible for all Lazerites by fostering a strong community through regular events, company vacations, competitive compensation, unlimited PTO, and more!

Join Lazer and help us solve problems and build the next generation of products!

Lazer Crypto is a specialized team within Lazer, comprising more than 30 full stack, web3 native engineers dedicated to building modern dApps and web3 solutions. This team helps founders and growing teams accelerate their product launches across various blockchain ecosystems. Our notable web3 clients include OpenSea, Base, Privy, Polymarket, Uniswap, Alchemy, Monad and others.

Who You Are

• Solana ecosystem expert: 3+ years of proven experience in Solana dApp development across the full stack, with deep understanding of the SVM and Solana fundamentals (account model, Sealevel runtime, Proof of History, CPI)
• Rust programming specialist: Strong proficiency in Rust programming language for Solana program development, with experience designing, implementing, and deploying smart contracts
• Full-stack JavaScript developer: Expert experience in full-stack development using JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem (React, Node, Next.js) with modern tooling and best practices
• Solana tooling fluent: Deep familiarity with Solana-specific libraries and tools including Anchor, Solana Web3.js, Solana CLI, and development services like Phantom, SPL, and Metaplex
• Client-focused professional: Experience working in consulting or contracting contexts with strong communication skills for managing client expectations and project timelines
• Integration expert: Proven ability to integrate Solana dApps with existing web2 systems, APIs, and other Solana programs, invoking functions as needed
• Cloud infrastructure experienced: Familiarity with major cloud providers (GCP, AWS, Azure) for deploying and scaling blockchain applications
• Problem-solving oriented: Strong analytical skills for understanding complex client problems, needs, goals, and priorities in the blockchain space
• Nice to have: Active participation in the Solana ecosystem as a user, experience with program auditing and security best practices, familiarity with Serum DEX and DeFi protocols

What You'Ll Do

• Architect blockchain solutions: Design and develop decentralized applications (dApps) on the Solana blockchain, creating robust and scalable architectures tailored to client needs
• Build smart contracts: Develop, test, and deploy Solana programs using Rust, ensuring security, efficiency, and adherence to best practices
• Create seamless user experiences: Develop front-end applications that interact smoothly with Solana programs using Web3 libraries and modern JavaScript frameworks
• Integrate across ecosystems: Connect Solana dApps with existing web2 systems, APIs, and other blockchain protocols to create comprehensive solutions
• Engage with clients directly: Work closely with clients to understand their problems, goals, and priorities, translating business requirements into technical solutions
• Manage project delivery: Oversee project timelines, communicate tradeoffs and risks clearly, and ensure client expectations are aligned throughout development
• Stay cutting-edge: Keep up-to-date with the latest Solana ecosystem trends, tools, and technologies, continuously expanding technical expertise
• Drive team growth: Contribute to the development of Lazer's Solana expertise through knowledge sharing, mentoring, and best practice development
• Navigate complex challenges: Address technical obstacles intelligently while maintaining clear communication with clients about solutions and alternatives

Why Work With Us

• 🚀 Accelerate Your Growth: Work across multiple industries and cutting-edge projects with a team that ships fast.
• 💥 Maximum Impact: Shape the future of the tech industry by helping ambitious projects reach their potential.
• 🏅 True Ownership: Everyone ships code and has real autonomy with minimal meetings.
• 💡 Continuous Learning: Be part of a team of senior engineers and designers who love learning and knowledge sharing.

Why This Might Not Be For You

• 🤖 You Resist Modern Tools: We leverage AI and cutting-edge technology to build rapidly and focus our energy on solving the most complex, high-impact challenges for our clients.
• 🏗️ You Crave High Structure: We thrive in an autonomous, fast-moving environment, which means you need to be comfortable with some ambiguity.
• 😴 You Prefer Conventional Careers: Our consulting approach involves varied projects and direct client interaction — it's not for everyone.
• 1️⃣ You Like Staying in One Lane: Our projects require adapting to different tech stacks and modern tooling quickly.

Benefits & Perks

• 🌐 Work From Anywhere: Choose your workspace — all you need is strong wifi and a passion for building!
• 🧘‍♂️ Work / Life Balance: We believe in our team’s ability to have it all; a great career, and time to unplug and live…you know...life.
• 🩺 Employee Care: We provide full benefits (healthcare, dental, vision) for our employees (401k for our US employees)
• 🏖️ Unlimited PTO: Everyone needs a break. Take at least 15 days off a year, and more if you need—just be cool about it and keep the team in mind.
• 🎉 Regular Team Retreat: Join us for a week of team bonding at amazing destinations. Recent trips include the Dominican Republic, Cancun, and Hawaii — plus ones welcome.