Smart Contract Engineer SVM

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</p><p>Veda builds vault infrastructure for DeFi at scale. We manage $2B+ in total value locked across 15+ blockchain networks, powering yield strategies for partners including Kraken, Etherfi, and Plasma. Our protocol turns complex multi-chain DeFi positions into simple vault interfaces that institutional and retail users can actually trust.</p>
<p>We seek individuals with high agency to join us in defining the next phase of DeFi growth and adoption. The ideal candidate takes ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and adapts swiftly to evolving demands.</p>
<p><strong>The Role</strong></p>
<p>As an SVM Engineer, you will design, implement, and optimize smart contracts and DeFi protocols on the Solana Virtual Machine. With a special focus on vault architecture and security, you'll be responsible for creating robust financial applications that maintain the highest standards of security while delivering exceptional performance.</p>
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<p>Design and develop smart contracts and DeFi protocols on the Solana Virtual Machine</p>
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<p>Build and optimize secure vault systems for asset management and yield strategies</p>
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<p>Collaborate with security teams to ensure protocols are protected against exploits</p>
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<p>Integrate with existing DeFi protocols and establish cross-protocol compatibility</p>
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<p>Optimize code for Solana's parallel execution environment</p>
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<p>Conduct thorough testing and debugging of smart contracts</p>
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<p>Research and implement innovative solutions to improve scalability and reduce transaction costs</p>
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<p>Stay current with the latest developments in the Solana ecosystem and DeFi space</p>
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<p>Contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing</p>
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</div><p><br></p><b>You have</b><div>
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<p>Experience building, deploying, and maintaining SVM smart contracts in production</p>
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<p>Strong programming experience in Rust&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Deep understanding of Solana and low-level SVM concepts</p>
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<p>Thorough understanding of the Solana Virtual Machine architecture and its constraints</p>
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<p>Experience building DeFi protocols (lending, trading, yield farming, etc.)</p>
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<p>Knowledge of cryptographic principles and blockchain security best practices</p>
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<p>Familiarity with Solana Program Library (SPL) and ecosystem tools</p>
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<p>Understanding of vault architectures in DeFi contexts</p>
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<p>Experience with on-chain security patterns and common vulnerabilities</p>
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<p>Solid grasp of financial concepts as they apply to decentralized finance</p>
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<p>Problem-solving attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environment</p>
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</div><p><br></p><b>Even better if you have</b><div>
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<p>Track record of creating audited and battle-tested smart contracts</p>
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<p>Strong systems engineering fundamentals. You’ve built event-driven architectures, data pipelines, caching layers, and API services that handle high throughput.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>You’ve seen production at scale. You’ve lived through systems that scaled past their original design. You know what breaks first, what compromises are temporary, and what shortcuts become permanent regret.</p>
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<p>Previous experience building vault protocols on Solana or other blockchains</p>
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<p>Contributions to open-source Solana projects</p>
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<p>Experience with Anchor framework for Solana development</p>
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<p>Knowledge of other blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Near, etc.) for cross-chain compatibility</p>
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<p>Familiarity with front-end frameworks for dApp development (React, etc.)</p>
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</p><p>We’re a 35-person team that’s raised $18M at Series A. The infrastructure works — it’s running in production handling billions in TVL — but it was built for the company we were, not the company we’re becoming. We’re transitioning from founder-dependent operations to scalable engineering practices. You’ll be a key part of making that real.</p>
<p><strong>Compensation</strong></p>
<p>Competitive base salary plus equity. We’re a Series A company heading toward Series B — early enough that your equity is meaningful, late enough that the business is real.</p>
<p>Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.</p>
<p>If you are in the United States, you may also receive access to comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance in the US</p>
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