Senior SVM Engineer

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.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.The RoleAs 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.Responsibilities Design and develop smart contracts and DeFi protocols on the Solana Virtual MachineBuild and optimize secure vault systems for asset management and yield strategiesCollaborate with security teams to ensure protocols are protected against exploitsIntegrate with existing DeFi protocols and establish cross-protocol compatibilityOptimize code for Solana's parallel execution environmentConduct thorough testing and debugging of smart contractsResearch and implement innovative solutions to improve scalability and reduce transaction costsStay current with the latest developments in the Solana ecosystem and DeFi spaceContribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharingYou haveExperience building, deploying, and maintaining SVM smart contracts in productionStrong programming experience in Rust Deep understanding of Solana and low-level SVM conceptsThorough understanding of the Solana Virtual Machine architecture and its constraintsExperience building DeFi protocols (lending, trading, yield farming, etc.)Knowledge of cryptographic principles and blockchain security best practicesFamiliarity with Solana Program Library (SPL) and ecosystem toolsUnderstanding of vault architectures in DeFi contextsExperience with on-chain security patterns and common vulnerabilitiesSolid grasp of financial concepts as they apply to decentralized financeProblem-solving attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentEven better if you haveTrack record of creating audited and battle-tested smart contractsStrong systems engineering fundamentals. You’ve built event-driven architectures, data pipelines, caching layers, and API services that handle high throughput. 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.Previous experience building vault protocols on Solana or other blockchainsContributions to open-source Solana projectsExperience with Anchor framework for Solana developmentKnowledge of other blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Near, etc.) for cross-chain compatibilityFamiliarity with front-end frameworks for dApp development (React, etc.)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.CompensationCompetitive 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.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.If you are in the United States, you may also receive access to comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance in the USOriginally posted on Himalayas