Apeing DEX is building the future of decentralized finance with high-performance trading and discovery tools on Solana. We’re a fast-moving, agile team focused on shipping meaningful features for traders and DeFi power users. If you want to work on bleeding-edge Web3 infrastructure and help shape the future of Solana DeFi, you’ll fit right in.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a Senior Solana DeFi Backend Developer to architect, build, and optimize advanced financial primitives on Solana. This is a hands-on, senior-level position where you’ll own the design and implementation of Solana smart contracts and collaborate across engineering, product, and design to build performant, secure DeFi protocols.

Responsibilities:

Architect and develop smart contracts on Solana using Rust and Anchor
Design and implement DeFi primitives: AMMs, staking, yield optimizers, lending protocols
Optimize on-chain programs for performance, composability, and minimal fees
Conduct peer code reviews and support audits to maintain high security standards
Collaborate with frontend and design teams for seamless integration
Stay updated on latest trends and tooling in the Solana DeFi ecosystem

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of software engineering experience, with 2+ years on Solana
Strong command of Rust and the Anchor framework
Deep understanding of Solana’s architecture (accounts, PDAs, CPIs, token program)
Proven experience building and shipping live DeFi protocols on Solana
Strong grasp of DeFi mechanics: liquidity pools, tokenomics, staking, lending, farming
Experience with security best practices in smart contract development

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