Lead Blockchain Engineer
Fun
Software Engineering
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Jan 24, 2025
About Us:
At Fun.xyz, we are pioneering the future of decentralized technology, creating groundbreaking blockchain solutions and web3 applications that engage and empower users worldwide. Our team is driven by innovation and dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the crypto space. We’re seeking a talented Lead Blockchain Engineer to join us in shaping the next generation of decentralized technology.
Role Overview:
As our Lead Blockchain Engineer at Fun.xyz, you'll architect and drive the development of our core exchange infrastructure and blockchain systems, with a primary focus on high-performance, low-latency solutions. You'll lead technical decisions that directly impact platform reliability, transaction speed, and user experience while maintaining the highest security standards.
Technical Requirements
At Fun.xyz, we are pioneering the future of decentralized technology, creating groundbreaking blockchain solutions and web3 applications that engage and empower users worldwide. Our team is driven by innovation and dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the crypto space. We’re seeking a talented Lead Blockchain Engineer to join us in shaping the next generation of decentralized technology.
Role Overview:
As our Lead Blockchain Engineer at Fun.xyz, you'll architect and drive the development of our core exchange infrastructure and blockchain systems, with a primary focus on high-performance, low-latency solutions. You'll lead technical decisions that directly impact platform reliability, transaction speed, and user experience while maintaining the highest security standards.
Technical Requirements
- Implement high-performance Solana-based solutions and smart contracts
- Lead cross-chain integration strategy and protocol improvements
- Write highly efficient Rust code for performance-critical components
- Optimize critical components for speed and performance
- Design secure smart contract systems for high transaction volumes
- Design and optimize core backend systems for high-performance operations
- Build robust testing frameworks for system reliability
- Drive initiatives autonomously from concept to deployment
- Establish technical standards across traditional and blockchain systems
- Mentor team members and build technical excellence
- Stay current with smart contract tooling and industry trends
- Production-level Rust expertise & background in Solana development
- 4+ years backend/systems development experience & familiarity with Typescript, Go, AWS
- Experience building distributed systems at scale
- Experience with DeFi protocols and cross-chain technologies
- Experience with API development and integration
- BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Relentless executors who ship quality code
- High ownership mentality and independent problem-solving
- Strong business acumen
- Exceptional communication skills
- Track record of driving technical initiatives