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TECHEAD is seeking qualified applicants for the following Direct Hire position – Solana Data Engineer / New York NY – (JOB-21734). If you are looking for a new opportunity and this position looks to be a fit, please apply to see the TECHEAD difference that has made us successful for 30+ years!

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Job Description

Job Title : Senior Blockchain Data Engineer (Solana Focus)

Location : New York, NY (On-site)

Company Overview

Our client is a pioneering technology firm specializing in high-performance decentralized systems. With a foundation in quantitative finance and low-latency engineering, the team applies its expertise to solve the most demanding computational challenges in the blockchain space. Their contributions are integral to the Solana network, spanning core infrastructure, open-source tooling, and widely-used on-chain applications.

Position Summary

The firm is looking for a talented and driven Data Engineer to take full ownership of its on-chain analytics platform. In this role, you will build the systems that transform raw blockchain data into actionable intelligence. Your work will be foundational to the company's research, internal strategies, and product development, providing critical insights from the vast landscape of real-time and historical Solana data.

Core Responsibilities

Develop and manage scalable data ingestion systems to stream on-chain data into an analytical database (e.g., ClickHouse).

Consume data directly from the source by interacting with RPC endpoints and Solana's core architecture.

Create compelling data visualizations and monitoring dashboards that provide actionable insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Guarantee the integrity, availability, and speed of all data services and infrastructure under your purview.

Perform in-depth analysis of network health, validator economics, and on-chain staking dynamics.

Required Skills & Experience

Hands-on mastery of a modern data analytics stack, including OLAP databases (ClickHouse preferred) and visualization tools (e.g., Grafana).

Extensive experience (3+ years) in backend development using Python, along with proficiency in shell scripting and modern DevOps practices (Docker, Kubernetes).

Significant professional development experience (2+ years) using Rust for performance-critical systems.

Demonstrated experience with blockchain data extraction, either through building custom indexers or utilizing existing data APIs.

In-depth knowledge of the Solana blockchain's core concepts, including its transaction lifecycle, account structure, and program interactions.

Familiarity with event-driven architecture and message brokers like Kafka or Pulsar.

WhatWeOffer

This is a unique chance to join a lean, high caliber team where your contributions are immediately visible and impactful. The organization values execution over process and empowers its engineers with complete ownership of their domains. If you are a builder who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal overhead and maximal responsibility, this is the ideal role for you.

Compensation

Salary : Highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

Incentives : Significant equity participation and a performance-based annual bonus.

TECHEAD's mission is to make our on-site associates successful by placing them in the right environment so they can grow and prosper. How we treat and respond to our clients and employees is a reflection of who we are and makes us stand out from the rest. Keeping our business focused on building and maintaining relationships with our employees and clients is the key to our success. We won't strive for anything less.

TECHEAD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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