About the company
Solana is a high performance blockchain that can enable growing decentralized applications and systems to scale without sacrificing security. Solana Labs is the team that built the original protocol, and is building both the validator client and applications on top of the Solana blockchain; therefore the team is highly specialized, and we’re looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help us build the Solana ecosystem. If you’re looking to join a fast-paced, problem solving environment in the center of blockchain infrastructure, cryptocurrency, and decentralized applications, then read on.
Job Summary
You will be:
📍Serving as a trusted partner to all ecosystem teams, understanding their needs and providing strategic recruitment support 📍Proactively sourcing, identifying, and engaging with highly skilled engineering talent by leveraging diverse sourcing channels (LinkedIn, GitHub, Referrals, X/Twitter, etc.) 📍Building and managing a talent pipeline for smart contract engineers, Rust engineers, back end engineers, and more 📍Advising ecosystem teams on hiring best practices (i.e. creating interview processes, choosing an ATS, and setting a compensation strategy) 📍Promoting the Solana ecosystem as a top destination for innovative engineers, highlighting our mission, values, and growth opportunities 📍Ensuring a positive experience for all candidates, fostering lasting relationships with talented individuals 📍A self-starter, who is ready to hustle
You ideally have:
📍At least 5+ years of experience recruiting for technical roles, ideally in the blockchain, crypto, or Web3 sectors. 📍Strong knowledge of engineering principles, tech stacks (i.e. Rust, Anchor, SVM), and blockchain fundamentals. 📍Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and build strong relationships with hiring managers and candidates. 📍Proven ability to source talent through creative and non-traditional methods. 📍Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities. 📍Experience developing, implementing, and continuously improving workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability of hiring. 📍Demonstration of strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
