Senior Software Engineer, Generalist (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer, Generalist (Web3): Developing and optimizing the Agave client and Solana network infrastructure with an accent on performance, scalability, and reliability. Focus on designing testing frameworks for adversarial attacks, benchmarking solutions, and optimizing distributed systems.

Location: Remote (Must be based in USA, Switzerland, or UK)

Salary: $180,000 – $300,000 USD (annual base for US-based candidates)

Company

hirify.global is a Solana R&D lab focused on blockchain performance and scalability, building robust protocols in the open.

What you will do

• Develop and enhance technical infrastructure, specifically the Agave client within the Solana ecosystem.
• Design and implement testing frameworks to simulate adversarial attacks and identify vulnerabilities.
• Analyze metrics to identify performance bottlenecks and benchmark new solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, secure, and reliable network solutions.
• Contribute to the full software development lifecycle from design to deployment across staging and production.
• Create detailed documentation and architecture designs to maintain consistent standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of experience with core infrastructure software and distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in Rust or C++.
• Knowledge of consensus algorithms and blockchain technology.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization techniques.
• Must be based in the US, Switzerland, or UK.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Linux, systems automation tools, and systems architecture.
• Understanding of networking principles underlying distributed systems.
• Experience designing secure protocols and algorithms that minimize trust requirements.
• Active participation in open-source blockchain projects (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana).

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, fast-paced innovation environment.
• Direct impact on the security and scalability of global blockchain infrastructure.
• Opportunity to contribute to the foundation of decentralized applications worldwide.