Design, build, optimize, deploy, and maintain Rust-based smart contracts powering a Solana DeFi protocol. Collaborate with engineering, product, and research teams on secure, scalable protocol features; develop developer tooling, SDKs, and integrations; monitor production on-chain services; and independently drive protocol initiatives from research through mainnet deployment. The role requires production smart contract experience handling real funds and strong blockchain and DeFi knowledge.
This is a remote position.
A leading provider and Developer of DeFi infrastructure and software, building the next generation of on-chain finance and DeFi liquidity infrastructure on Solana, and offering a dual-protocol system designed to help safeguard traders from major market events for the safety and growth of crypto worldwide.
Their offer tackle current DeFi platforms reliance on over-collateralized lending, forcing users to lock up liquidity, juggle multiple protocols, and face high liquidation risks.
Their solution enables under-collateralized borrowing, programmable margin accounts, and composable strategies, all through one seamless app. It unlocks capital efficiency, reduces risk, and makes DeFi more accessible and powerful.
They are looking for a Rust Smart Contract Engineer to join our core engineering team and help shape the backbone of Glow's protocol.
MISSIONS
You'll design, build, and optimize Rust-based smart contracts that power Glow's DeFi infrastructure, working closely with product and protocol teams to create scalable, secure, and innovative financial primitives.
As a core contributor, you'll:
- Design and implement smart contracts in Rust for Glow's Solana-based protocol.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to iterate, experiment, and ship high-impact protocol features.
- Architect systems with a focus on security, scalability, and gas efficiency.
- Contribute to developer tooling, SDKs, and integration layers that empower both internal and external builders.
- Take full ownership — from concept and research to mainnet deployment and maintenance.
Responsibilities:
- Support the design, development, and deployment of new on-chain features.
- Work collaboratively across engineering, product, and research teams to refine and test protocol logic.
- Build and maintain high-quality smart contract systems with performance, resilience, and scalability in mind.
- Deploy, monitor, and operate on-chain services in production.
- Continuously look for innovative solutions to complex DeFi and protocol challenges through rigorous experimentation.
Requirements
Must have:
- Minimum 2–4 years of professional software development experience.
- 1–3 years working with Rust and other Web3 technologies.
- Proven experience shipping smart contracts that handle real funds in production.
- Strong understanding of blockchain architecture and smart contract design.
- Ownership mindset and ability to move fast in an experimental, high-impact environment.
- Passion for DeFi, on-chain innovation, and open-source development.
Nice to have:
- Experience with Solana, Anchor, or other Rust-based blockchain frameworks.
- Contributions to open-source DeFi or protocol codebases.
- Background in financial systems, derivatives, or risk management logic.
- Previous experience in a startup or early-stage Web3 team.
Benefits
- Contract : Permanent role (Hybrid remote) in Paris (France) or other EU countries or US (EST times)
- Remote first company : flexibility to work fully remotely or at an office location of your preference within the European Union.
- Salary + Equity
- Benefits: healthcare and life insurance, retirement plan, sponsored transportation, gym, lunch card, home office equipment, and other perks.
Recruitment process :
Founder / CEO Interview to understand your background, motivations, and high-level alignment with the company’s mission. (career journey and goals, interest in the company and the role, culture fit assessment) : 45 minutes
Technical Interview to assess technical skills and problem-solving ability relevant to the position. (Practical problem-solving or coding exercise, discussion of past projects and technical decisions, evaluating depth of expertise and approach to challenges) : 60 minutes
Group Interview to determine cultural and interpersonal fit (Collaboration and communication style,
alignment with the company’s values, work ethic, ownership, and adaptability), team dynamics and personality alignment : 45 minutes
Final Interview with the CEO to ensure mutual clarity and readiness to move forward. (Expectations, offer details, next steps, remaining questions) : 30 minutes
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