Job Description
About the Role: 2-3 weeks for this demo, and if we like your work, we’ll extend you full-time to productionalize this.
We are seeking an experienced
Solana Smart Contract Developer to help build a
proof-of-concept (POC) for Palus Finance, a decentralized fixed-rate staking marketplace. This contract role focuses on implementing smart contracts for
Offer creation, Agreement minting, escrow management, and scheduled payments.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop Solana programs (smart contracts) using Rust and Anchor for:
- Offer creation and management
- Agreement minting and NFT representation
- Escrow handling and scheduled coupon payments
- Implement staking logic for Investor deposits with Institution-chosen validators.
- Design and optimize an off-chain cranking mechanism, if this is the right design choice, to automate coupon payments.
- Collaborate with frontend developers to integrate on-chain functionality.
- Ensure security, gas efficiency, and proper token accounting.
Requirements
- 3+ years of blockchain development experience, with at least 1+ year of Solana development.
- Strong proficiency in Rust, Anchor framework, and Solana program development.
- Experience with token staking, escrow mechanisms, and scheduled payments (if possible) on-chain.
- Familiarity with off-chain automation strategies (cranking), if this is the best route.
- Prior experience building DeFi or staking-related protocols is a plus.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment.
- Building backend functionality off-chain for this application.
Nice to Have
- Experience with frontend integration (e.g., connecting Solana programs with React/Dapp frameworks).
- Familiarity with NFT-based contract representations.
- Background in financial markets, staking derivatives, or structured products.
Contract Details
- Duration: 2-3 weeks for this demo, and if we like your work, we’ll extend you full-time to productionalize this.
- Compensation: Competitive, negotiable based on experience
- Location: Remote
