Head of Engineering / CTO Solana (Rust, Web3) -

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<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description<p><p><p><strong>Job Title</strong><p>Head of Engineering / CTO – Solana (Rust, Web3)</p><strong>Location</strong><p>Remote<br />Global candidates considered</p><strong>Work Model</strong><p>Remote-first<br />High ownership role within a fast-moving Web3 environment</p><strong>Languages</strong><p>English required<br />Additional languages an asset</p><hr /><strong>About the Client</strong><p>Inner Circle Agency is partnering with a <strong>well-funded, Solana-native Web3 organization</strong> operating at the forefront of decentralized technology. The projects are currently confidential but sit within high-impact areas of the Solana ecosystem, with strong backing and long-term growth ambitions.</p><hr /><strong>Role Overview</strong><p>Our client is seeking a <strong>CTO or Lead Engineer with deep Solana expertise</strong> to define technical direction, lead engineering efforts, and support the scaling of complex blockchain products. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement and is ideal for someone already embedded in the Solana ecosystem.</p><hr /><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong><ul><li><p>Set and own the technical vision, architecture, and engineering roadmap</p></li><li><p>Lead and mentor engineering teams while establishing best practices</p></li><li><p>Guide system design with a focus on performance, scalability, and security</p></li><li><p>Provide hands-on support for architecture decisions and critical builds when required</p></li><li><p>Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders</p></li><li><p>Represent the technical function within the broader Web3 and Solana community</p></li></ul><hr /><strong>Qualifications</strong><p><strong>Required</strong></p><ul><li><p>Senior engineering leadership experience in a Web3-native environment</p></li><li><p>Strong, hands-on knowledge of Solana architecture, programs, and ecosystem tooling</p></li><li><p>Deep understanding of DeFi, trading systems, wallets, or protocol-level products</p></li><li><p>Proven ability to scale teams and ship in fast-paced, high-ownership environments</p></li><li><p>Strategic mindset balanced with practical execution</p></li></ul><p><strong>Preferred</strong></p><ul><li><p>Previous CTO or Lead Engineer experience at a blockchain company</p></li><li><p>Contributions to Solana ecosystem projects or open-source initiatives</p></li><li><p>Established network within the Solana or broader Web3 space</p></li></ul><hr /><strong>What the Client Offers</strong><ul><li><p>Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership scope</p></li><li><p>Exposure to high-impact, confidential Solana-based initiatives</p></li><li><p>Significant autonomy and influence over technical direction</p></li><li><p>Long-term growth opportunity within a well-capitalized organization</p></li></ul><hr /><strong>Additional Notes</strong><p>This search is being conducted confidentially. Further details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.</p><p>To apply or learn more, connect with <strong>Inner Circle Agency</strong> directly.</p></p></p></p></p>