Ondo Finance

Solana Smart Contract Engineer

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Blockchain & CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be based in the United States, although remote work is considered, and they should have demonstrated experience deploying production-grade Solana smart contracts. A deep understanding of Rust, Anchor, and the Solana SVM architecture is essential, along with the ability to work independently, manage project complexity, and own features end-to-end. Strong written and verbal communication skills are also required.

Responsibilities

This role involves designing, building, and maintaining smart contracts in Rust using Solana's SVM architecture, owning technical design decisions, leading implementation for Solana-related features and protocols, contributing to protocol architecture and application-layer integrations across chains, collaborating with security auditors, developing internal tooling, and working closely with product, legal, and operations to align technical implementation with strategic goals. The engineer will also focus on establishing Ondo’s leadership position within the Solana development ecosystem.

Skills

Solana
Smart Contracts
Rust
Blockchain
DeFi
Tokenization
Protocol Deployment
Security
Code Quality

Ondo Finance

Decentralized financial solutions on blockchain

About Ondo Finance

Ondo Finance provides financial solutions in the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector, focusing on making advanced financial products accessible to a wider audience through blockchain technology. Their services cater to individual investors, financial institutions, and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). Ondo Finance's offerings include secure and transparent financial services that were previously available mainly to large institutions. They earn revenue through transaction fees, asset management services, and premium financial products. What sets Ondo Finance apart from competitors is its commitment to security, transparency, and accessibility, aiming to connect traditional finance with the growing DeFi market.

Key Metrics

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$23.3MTotal Funding
ICOCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Company Equity
Stock Options
Remote Work Options

Risks

Regulatory scrutiny on tokenized securities could impact Ondo's operations.
Cross-chain integration with LayerZero may increase cybersecurity risks.
Changes in US Treasury regulations could challenge Ondo's tokenized products.

Differentiation

Ondo Finance offers institutional-grade DeFi products on the blockchain.
The company provides tokenized US Treasuries, bridging real assets with blockchain innovation.
Ondo Finance collaborates with major financial institutions like BlackRock and Wellington Management.

Upsides

Integration with LayerZero enhances cross-chain liquidity and seamless asset transfers.
Partnership with Wellington Management attracts institutional investors to Ondo's platform.
Expansion of USDY yieldcoin to Arbitrum offers faster, cheaper transactions for users.

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