Protocol Engineer
We are envisioning the future of high-performance distributed systems revolving around Solana at Jito Labs. Our team has developed Jito-Solana, a leading MEV Solana client, and the Jito Block Engine, which has transformed block building on the Solana network. Jito-Solana currently powers 88% of stake and 1,100 validators, generating an additional $370M in revenue for network stakers and validators.
At Jito Labs, you will collaborate with a small, agile group of engineers and operators dedicated to tackling complex technical challenges at the forefront of Solana trading and infrastructure. As a profitable company with a well-received product, we possess the ability to address ambitious technical hurdles while maintaining a startup's agility. Our team culture highlights:
Ownership: Every team member plays a significant role in shaping technical decisions and guiding our product roadmap.
Execution: We prioritize speedy delivery and iterate based on real-world feedback, emphasizing progress over mere activity.
Excellence: We tackle intricate problems with sophisticated, scalable solutions.
Growth: Our solid financial standing and market fit allow us to focus on long-term outcomes.
If you are enthusiastic about:
Resolving intricate distributed systems challenges
Engaging with advanced MEV and trading infrastructure
Contributing to open-source blockchain technology
Driving measurable enhancements on one of the fastest-growing L1 blockchains
…then we look forward to your application.
We are not simply creating tools but designing the future of high-performance distributed systems. Our efforts directly influence the Solana ecosystem, paving the way for a quicker network, enhanced capital efficiency, and more resilient DeFi applications for millions of users.
We provide competitive compensation, notable equity, and the chance to work on significant problems. Instead of just observing the blockchain future unfold, join us in shaping it.
About the Position:
Jito Labs is in search of a Protocol Engineer to spearhead the advancement of decentralized finance on Solana. We are on the lookout for inventive and driven engineers who excel at handling problems with vast design spaces and crafting simple and ingenious solutions. This role is dynamic, ideal for low-level problem-solvers to flourish.
Responsibilities
Design Solana programs utilizing Solana native and Anchor programming models
Develop secure, efficient, and reliable code
Create public-facing test plans and documentation for the code developed
Establish substantial testing infrastructure to verify adherence to specifications
Collaborate with the team and customers to leverage internal tools and knowledge
Lead features and products from inception to completion with a strong sense of ownership
Effectively address performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues across the entire stack
Qualifications
5+ years of systems programming experience in Rust, C, or C++
Experience developing multiple Solana programs in Solana native programming or utilizing the Anchor framework
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to simplify complex problems into straightforward solutions
Prior experience at a startup with fewer than 50 employees
Nice to-Have
Background in security
Understanding of the DeFi landscape
Salary range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually
Competitive compensation and various equity options
All expenses paid for team retreats and conferences
Unlimited PTO
Weekly meal vouchers
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Full-time Hackintosh iOS development
Responsibilities:
- Designing, developing, and implementing iOS applications for our Hackintosh platform
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Troubleshooting application bugs and implementing solutions
- Ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
- Staying up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies
- Providing technical support and guidance to users as needed
Requirements:
- Proven work experience as an iOS Developer or similar role
- Proficient in Objective-C, Swift, and Xcode
- Strong understanding of iOS development best practices
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge in web, mobile, and software development, engineering & architecture, customer service, and accounting and consulting specialist
If you are passionate about iOS development and eager to work on innovative projects in the Hackintosh space, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your resume and portfolio to be considered for this exciting opportunity.
Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)
Responsibilities:
Lead the development of robust, high-performance backend systems in Go for real-time data processing and low-latency workflows.
Promote engineering excellence by upholding code quality, implementing best practices, and guiding fellow team members.
Collaborate closely with trading, product, and infrastructure teams to comprehend system requirements and deliver efficient solutions.
Take charge of production services to guarantee reliability, observability, and performance optimization. Enhance systems performance, stability, reliability, and security.
Contribute to infrastructure automation and improvements in CI/CD to facilitate quick deployment and operational flexibility.
Conduct detailed code reviews, drive technical conversations, and influence engineering norms and practices.
Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and actively engage in code reviews and design dialogues.
Deploy and oversee services utilizing cloud-native tools and practices.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and debug production systems and participate in the on-call incident response team within a high-uptime setting.
Requirements:
Over 5 years of backend development experience, with at least 3 years involving Go in production-grade systems.
Proficiency in leading large-scale system design and mentoring engineers in best practices.
Thorough knowledge of concurrency, memory management, and performance optimization in Go.
Demonstrated expertise in devising and deploying microservice architectures in high-availability, high-throughput environments.
Sound understanding of message queues, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing.
Strong grasp of microservice architecture and REST/gRPC APIs.
Proficient in networking data transmission protocols such as TCP, UDP, WSS, etc.
Experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications.
Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration engines (e.g., ECS, Kubernetes).
Proficient in message brokers (e.g., Kafka) and distributed systems.
Knowledge of data storage technologies including PostgreSQL, Redis, and time-series databases.
Senior Backend Engineer (Golang)
Responsibilities
Lead the creation of strong high-performance back-end systems utilizing Go for real-time data processing and low-latency workflows. Promote engineering excellence by upholding code quality, best practices, and mentoring team members. Collaborate closely with trading, product, and infrastructure teams to comprehend system requirements and provide efficient solutions. Take responsibility for production services, ensuring reliability, observability, and enhancing performance. Optimize system performance and ensure system stability, reliability, and security. Contribute to infrastructure automation and enhancements in CI/CD for swift deployment and operational flexibility. Conduct thorough code reviews, guide technical discussions, and influence engineering culture and standards. Implement automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and contribute to code reviews and design dialogues. Deploy and manage services employing cloud-native tools and practices. Monitor, debug, and resolve issues in production systems, and be part of the on-call incident response team for a high-uptime setting.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of backend development expertise, including at least 3 years working with Go in production systems. Experience in leading large-scale system design and coaching engineers on engineering best practices. Solid understanding of concurrency, memory management, and optimizing performance in Go. Demonstrated experience in designing and deploying microservice architectures in high-throughput, highly available environments. Comprehensive knowledge of message queues, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing. Strong grasp of microservice architecture and REST/gRPC APIs. In-depth understanding of networking data transmission protocols such as TCP, UDP, WSS, etc. Experience developing and deploying cloud-native applications. Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration engines such as ECS and Kubernetes. Proficiency in working with message brokers like Kafka and distributed systems. Knowledge of data storage technologies like PostgreSQL, Redis, and time-series databases.