Lead Engineer, Frontier Traders
"About The Role"
About This Role
Solana Foundation is hiring a Lead Engineer to take full technical ownership of Frontier Traders, a community and rewards platform connecting proprietary trading firms, market makers, and onchain traders across the Solana ecosystem. This isn't just systems engineering—it's product craft. You'll architect data pipelines that attribute trading volume with precision while shaping the trader-facing experience that professionals rely on daily. With direct access to Foundation stakeholders and top trading firms, you'll define the roadmap rather than inherit one.
What You'll Be Doing
Drive technical direction and delivery of Frontier Traders, from onchain data ingestion to the final user interface
Build scalable pipelines that normalize spot and perpetuals volume across 25+ DEXs, perps venues, and infrastructure partners including Jupiter, Raydium, Orca, and Pyth
Architect a rewards engine for campaigns, leaderboards, and prize pools where accuracy is non-negotiable
Engineer the VIP tier system, managing rolling volume windows, tier progression, and rebate logic
Ship realtime, high-throughput features like live leaderboards and activity feeds that hold up under market volatility
Maintain critical integrations with wallets, launchpads, and data providers as the decentralized ecosystem evolves
What We're Looking For
Proven experience architecting and shipping complex, data-intensive products in production
Strong background in blockchain or crypto infrastructure, ideally with exposure to Solana or similar high-performance distributed ledgers
Deep understanding of trading systems, market data, or DeFi mechanics
Comfort owning both backend architecture and frontend/product decisions
Ability to operate independently in ambiguous, fast-moving environments
Strong communication skills to collaborate directly with trading firms and ecosystem partners
Bonus Points
Experience building rewards, points, or incentive systems for web3 products
Familiarity with Solana's DEX and perpetuals landscape
Background working with market makers or HFT firms
Experience with smart contracts and onchain data indexing
Why Join Us
Competitive compensation with meaningful upside tied to ecosystem growth
Small, autonomous team with real ownership over product direction
Direct impact on the Solana ecosystem's trading infrastructure
Opportunity to shape a category-defining DeFi product from the ground up
About Solana Foundation
The Solana Foundation is dedicated to advancing the Solana blockchain, a high-performance, open-source platform built for scale. Our mission is to foster the growth and decentralization of the Solana ecosystem, empowering developers and users to create innovative dApps and drive the adoption of Web3 technologies globally. We support a vibrant community pushing the boundaries of what's possible in decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, gaming, and beyond, with a focus on speed, low transaction costs, and energy efficiency. We cultivate a dynamic, remote-first work environment that thrives on collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a shared passion for the future of blockchain. Our culture is one of open innovation, where every team member is encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge norms, and take ownership. We value transparency, technical excellence, and a commitment to building a more decentralized and equitable digital world. Diversity of thought and background is actively embraced, fueling our collective progress. Join the Solana Foundation and become a pivotal part of a movement shaping the next era of the internet. If you're a blockchain enthusiast, a visionary developer, or a community builder eager to make a tangible impact on a leading Layer 1 protocol, we offer unparalleled opportunities for growth and contribution. Work alongside some of the brightest minds in crypto, drive meaningful change, and contribute to a robust ecosystem that's defining the future of Web3 at scale.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Solana Foundation's official website and follow their application process.