Senior Rust Engineer

About MagicBlock

MagicBlock is a real-time engine for fully onchain applications. By leveraging Ephemeral Rollups and a globally distributed network of fast SVM instances, we enable developers to enhance Solana's capabilities and performance without compromising composability. We are dedicated to solving complex engineering challenges to drive true 0-1 innovations and are passionate about open-source and building in collaboration with our community.

Role overview

We're looking for a Senior Rust Developer with experience with Solana/SVM development and a passion for building entirely onchain games/applications. As an early team member, you will play a crucial role in shaping the initial version of the MagicBlock engine. Your responsibilities will range from building the foundational components to simplifying the complexities for Solana developers. You will have the opportunity to work on low-level Solana runtime or collaborate with the rest of the team to develop category-defining fully onchain experiences

Key Responsibilities

• SVM validator ownership: contribute to improving and stress-test the MagicBlock validator, maintaining accurate tests and documentation
• Smart contract Development: Build safe, readable, and performant code
• Architecture design: influence the design and development of the MagicBlock engine, ensuring compatibility with the rest of the stack
• Performance optimization ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency across programs
• Collaboration: work closely with the gaming team for fast-prototyping and/or fully-fledged onchain games

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 yeas in software development and 2 years of experience in Rust
• Good understanding of the SVM runtime, working knowledge with Solana programs.
• You are highly motivated, self-driven, passionate about the onchain gaming vertical
• You write clean, readable and performant code
• English language proficiency

Bonus if:

• You have working experience on the SVM or low-level runtimes.

Benefits:

• Competitive cash compensation + stock options plans (signing bonus & performance-based)
• Fully remote, flexible working schedule
• Paid quarterly offsites, conferences and travels.
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (US)
• New laptop and/or budget for work equipment