Syndica

Senior Software Engineer (Zig/Rust)

Syndica

Posted 1 month ago

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Dubai

Job Listing No Longer Available

This job posting is no longer accepting applications. It may be more than 30 days old or the position has been filled.

Requirements

3+ years Rust, Zig familiarity, Systems programming, Solana experience, Concurrency knowledge, Performance tuning, C/C++ experience, Bachelor degree, Strong communicator

Required Skills

Zig Rust Solana Validators SIMD Systems Programming Networking Blockchain Performance Optimization Concurrency

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Translate and reimplement the Agave validator client (Rust) into Zig with a focus on correctness and performance.
  • Analyze Rust codebases to accurately map behavior, invariants, and edge cases.
  • Design, implement, benchmark, and optimize core validator components using Zig and low-level optimizations (including SIMD where appropriate).
  • Own features end-to-end: design, implementation, testing, benchmarking, and deployment.
  • Perform code reviews, maintain high code quality, and document design decisions.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineers to align on design, interfaces, and performance goals.

Requirements

  • 3+ years Rust
  • Zig familiarity
  • Systems programming
  • Solana experience
  • Concurrency knowledge
  • Performance tuning
  • C/C++ experience
  • Bachelor degree
  • Strong communicator

Preferred Qualifications

  • Open-source work
  • Validator experience
  • SIMD experience
  • Networking knowledge
  • Agave familiarity

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Paid leave
  • Housing allowance
  • End-of-service gratuity
  • Relocation allowance (where applicable)

About the Company

Syndica builds enterprise-grade RPC infrastructure and developer tools for the Solana ecosystem. We are a technical, mission-driven team backed by leading investors and partners. This role is based in Dubai, UAE (UAE-based remote/hybrid candidates accepted) and will contribute to an open-source, performance-focused Solana validator client.

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