Securitize - Sr Solana Developer

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WHO IS SECURITIZE Securitize, the leader in tokenizing real-world assets with $3.7B+ AUM (as of May 5, 2025), is bringing the world on-chain through tokenized funds in partnership with top-tier asset managers, such as Apollo, BlackRock, Hamilton Lane, KKR, and others. Securitize, through its subsidiaries, is a SEC-registered broker-dealer, digital transfer agent, fund administrator, and operator of a SEC-regulated Alternative Trading System (ATS). Securitize is a global, fully remote team consisting of top talent from the blockchain and financial services industries. Having raised $170M overall to date, we are backed by some of the largest names in finance and technology, including BlackRock, Morgan Stanley, Blockchain Capital, MUFG, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Sony Finance, Banco Santander, Coinbase, among others. Securitize has also been recognized as a 2025 Forbes Top 50 Fintech https://www.forbes.com/lists/fintech50/ company. Before applying, we encourage you to visit us to learn more: Website http://www.securitize.io/ | X/Twitter http://www.x.com/Securitize | LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/securitize They are looking for a Senior Solana Developer to join our blockchain engineering team and help build the next generation of regulated digital securities infrastructure. You will work on complex Solana programs, cross-chain integrations, and Token-2022 implementations — with a direct impact on how institutional-grade financial products live on-chain. WHAT YOU WILL DO: - Design, develop, test, and deploy Solana programs using Anchor and native Rust - Build and maintain Token-2022 integrations, including transfer hooks, non-transferable tokens, permanent delegation, and interest-bearing token extensions - Implement and manage cross-chain bridges and messaging using Wormhole or similar interoperability protocols - Develop and integrate SPL token programs, including ACL-gated on/off ramp flows and compliance-aware mint/burn mechanics - Architect PDA-based systems for registries, whitelists, multisig, and permissioned account management - Write robust unit and integration tests; participate in code reviews and audit preparation - Collaborate with backend engineers to expose Solana program interfaces via Node.js / TypeScript services - Contribute to technical design documents, architecture definitions, and Jira story scoping - Work independently, proactively identify improvements in code quality and team processes - Interact with product and commercial teams to translate requirements into technical designs REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: CORE SOLANA EXPERTISE - 5+ years of software development experience, with at least 2 years focused on Solana program development - Deep understanding of Solana's account model, PDA derivation, CPI patterns, and rent exemption mechanics - Hands-on experience with Anchor framework: account validation, constraints, IDL generation, and program upgrades - Solid knowledge of SPL Token and Token-2022, including token extensions (transfer hooks, reallocation, metadata pointer) - Experience with durable nonces, Address Lookup Tables (ALTs), and compute budget optimization - Familiarity with Solana's transaction lifecycle, priority fees, and congestion handling strategies - Experience integrating with Wormhole, Jupiter, or similar cross-chain / DeFi protocols BACKEND & FULL-STACK SKILLS - Proficient in TypeScript and Node.js; experience building or consuming REST APIs - Comfortable writing and maintaining unit tests, end-to-end tests, and coverage reports - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern software delivery practices - Ability to contribute to technical architecture and design reviews SOFT SKILLS - Strong communicator who can bridge blockchain complexity and product requirements - Team player who is curious, self-driven, and actively follows industry developments - Experience preparing or contributing to security audit documentation is a plus NICE TO HAVE: - Experience with Solidity smart contract development and EVM tooling (Hardhat, Foundry, OpenZeppelin) - Familiarity with ERC-20 / ERC-721 / ERC-1410 / ERC-4626 / ERC-7540 token standards - Experience with EVM-compatible chains: Polygon, Avalanche, Base, Arbitrum, or custom EVM networks - Knowledge of regulated token infrastructure, KYC/AML compliance layers, or digital securities (e.g., DS Protocol / ERC-1400) - Experience integrating DeFi protocols — lending markets, DEX aggregators, or async vault patterns - Familiarity with dApp development, wallet management (Phantom, MetaMask, WalletConnect) - Experience with hardware wallet integrations (Ledger / Trezor) for transaction management - Exposure to non-EVM chains (SUI, Algorand, Aptos) is a bonus - NestJS framework experience Why Join Us? Become a part of our rapidly expanding organization and enjoy a supportive and rewarding work environment: - Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) – Promoting a healthy work-life balance. - Equity Grant Opportunities – Share in the success and future growth of the company. - Remote Work Flexibility – Work from anywhere while staying connected with a dynamic and collaborative team. THE SELECTION PROCESS - Silver.dev http://Silver.dev Recruiter Screen - Client Resume Review - Securitize Technical Interviews: These are designed to assess real-world depth, not trivia. Topics covered include: - Solana fundamentals: durable nonces, ALTs, account model, PDA derivation - Token-2022 deep dive: transfer hooks, reallocation, extension architecture - Cross-program invocation (CPI): reentrancy risks, race conditions, account ordering - Compute budget management and transaction optimization under congestion - Anchor program lifecycle: deployment, upgrades, migration patterns - Protocol integration experience: Wormhole, Jupiter, or equivalent