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CTO

DeFi/DEX on Solana

C-level 120k + tokens + equity Remote engineering

🚀 Chief Technology Officer (CTO)

Location: Remote (Global)

Compensation: $120,000/year in stablecoins + liquid token bonus + potential equity (M&A on the roadmap)

Type: Full-time

🧠 About the Role

 

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to lead the technical direction of their DeFi protocol built on Solana. This is a high-impact opportunity to join at a critical growth stage and help shape the architecture, development, and long-term vision of a project with strong traction and ambitious goals.

The CTO will be responsible for the technical strategy, engineering leadership, and the robustness, scalability, and security of the protocol’s smart contracts and infrastructure. This is a fully remote role offering autonomy and flexibility in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

 

  • Lead the end-to-end technical strategy and execution of a cutting-edge Solana-based DeFi protocol

  • Architect and implement secure, scalable smart contracts using Rust

  • Manage and grow a world-class engineering team

  • Oversee technical design, audits, testing, and mainnet deployments

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product, design, and BD teams to deliver key milestones

  • Enforce best-in-class security practices in smart contract development and operations

  • Represent the project externally to partners, community, and investors

✅ Requirements

 

  • Proven experience as a CTO or technical leader in a high-growth crypto/DeFi startup

  • Strong hands-on expertise with Solana and smart contracts in Rust

  • Previous experience building and deploying Solana-based DeFi protocols

  • Deep understanding of on-chain economics, token models, and DeFi mechanisms

  • Demonstrated success in shipping and scaling secure DeFi infrastructure

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and team management skills

  • Comfortable working in a fully remote, async-first environment

💸 Compensation & Benefits

 

  • Base Salary: $120,000/year (paid in stablecoins)

  • Bonus: Liquid token allocation

  • Equity: Potential equity upside (M&A planned)

  • Work Environment: Fully remote, global team

 

🧬 Why Join

Our client’s team combines deep crypto, finance, and engineering expertise. This is a rare opportunity to shape the core technology of a serious DeFi project with real-world use cases, a passionate community, and an aggressive innovation roadmap.

 

 

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