Jito Labs is architecting the future of high-performance distributed systems
on Solana. We're the team behind Jito-Solana, the leading MEV Solana client,
and the Jito Block Engine, which has revolutionized block building on Solana.
Today, Jito-Solana currently runs on 93% of stake and 1,100 validators,
producing an additional $1B of revenue for stakers and validators on the
network. At Jito Labs, you'll work alongside a small, nimble group of
engineers and operators who are passionate about solving complex technical
challenges at the cutting edge of Solana trading and infrastructure. As a
small, profitable company with product-market-fit, we're in a unique position
to tackle ambitious technical challenges while maintaining our startup speed.
Our team culture emphasizes: High ownership: Every team member drives
significant technical decisions and shapes our product roadmap. Fast
execution: We ship rapidly and iterate based on real-world feedback. Progress,
not motion. Technical excellence: We tackle complex problems with elegant,
scalable solutions. Sustainable growth: Strong financials and proven market
fit enable us to focus on long-term impact. If you're excited about: Solving
complex distributed systems challenges Working with cutting-edge MEV and
trading infrastructure Contributing to open-source blockchain technology
Making a tangible impact on one of the fastest-growing L1 blockchains ..then
we want to hear from you. We're not just building tools - we're architecting
the future of high-performance distributed systems. Our work directly impacts
Solana's ecosystem, enabling a faster network, better capital efficiency, and
more robust DeFi applications for millions of users. We offer competitive
compensation, significant equity, and the opportunity to work on problems that
matter. Don't just watch the future of blockchain unfold—help us build it.
Jito Labs is seeking a Senior Protocol Engineer to build the future of
decentralized finance on Solana. We are looking for creative and motivated
engineers that can effectively wrangle problems with large design spaces and
come up with simple and elegant solutions. The role is extremely dynamic and a
place where low-level problem solvers will thrive. You will be building
protocols that have the potential to custody billions of dollars of capital;
if this excites, you please apply! Responsibilities Architect Solana programs
using Solana native and Anchor programming models Build safe, secure, and
performant code Write public-facing test plans and documentation for the code
you’ve produced Build substantial testing infrastructure to ensure code is
following a defined specification Collaborate with the team and customers to
leverage internal knowledge and tooling Drive features and products from
beginning to end with extreme ownership Comfortably dive deep into performance
bottlenecks and debug problems across the entire stack Qualifications 5+ years
of systems programming experience writing code in Rust, C, or C++ Multiple
Solana programs written in Solana native programming or using the Anchor
framework Excellent communication and collaboration skills Experience
wrangling complex problems into simple solutions Worked at a <50 person
startup Nice-to-Have Security background Knowledge of DeFi landscape Benefits
Above market compensation and multiple forms of equity All-expenses-paid team
retreats and conferences! Weekly meal voucher And more! $205,000 - $225,000 a
year