ballistic.app is at the forefront of revolutionizing the Solana token launch ecosystem. We’re building the most sophisticated token management platform, empowering creators to maximize profitability and execute flawless launches. Our robust infrastructure already processes millions in volume monthly, and we’re just getting started. We are seeking an exceptional **Blockchain Engineer** who lives and breathes Solana. This is a unique opportunity to architect the future of token launches, working at the intersection of trading systems, advanced launch strategies, market making, and cutting-edge transaction obfuscation. If you’re ready to build systems that genuinely move markets and directly impact millions in trading volume, this is your moment.
October 29, 2025
November 29, 2025
Full-Time / Remote
📄 What You’ll Build (Job Description)
- **Advanced Launch Infrastructure:** Design and implement sophisticated token launch scripts leveraging Jito bundling, hyperspeed sniping with transaction senders like 0slot, and optimized strategies for transaction anonymity.
- **Market Making Systems:** Develop intelligent volume bots and trading algorithms to support user tokens and maintain market health.
- **Real-Time Analytics:** Build robust data pipelines to parse, analyze, and visualize on-chain activity with maximum precision and low latency.
- **Trading Tools:** Create seamless launchpad integration scripts and custom launch mechanisms that provide our users with a competitive edge, ensuring lightning-fast transactions.
- **Infrastructure at Scale:** Architect resilient backend systems capable of handling millions of transactions and high throughput with unwavering reliability.
📌 Requirements & Who You Are
Required Technical Skills:
- **Blockchain Expertise:** Deep understanding of Solana architecture (validators, consensus, transaction processing), hands-on experience with Jito bundling and MEV optimization, proven track record building launch scripts and token deployment, experience with pump.fun integration and market making/volume bots.
- **Development Proficiency:** Expert-level backend architecture, API design, high-performance systems, advanced data analysis (blockchain, orderbook, real-time metrics), solid frontend development skills, experience with cloud infrastructure, CI/CD, and production-grade deployments.
- **Web3 Experience:** 3+ years professional Web3 development, deep familiarity with DeFi primitives, AMMs, DEX mechanisms, understanding of volume generation, market making, liquidity strategies, experience analyzing charts, orderbooks, and on-chain trading patterns. Basic comfort writing smart contracts in Rust.
Who You Are (Cultural Fit):
- **Technical Mindset:** You debug smart contracts in your sleep, have built trading bots that work in production, and think constantly about throughput and latency.
- **Passionate:** Crypto is your obsession. You follow protocol updates, analyze new projects, and genuinely believe in decentralization.
- **Creative & Collaborative:** You see problems as puzzles, delivering elegant solutions, and you elevate everyone around you through open knowledge sharing.
- **Long-Term Thinker:** You’re committed to building something lasting, envisioning growth with ballistic.app for 5+ years.
- **Communicator:** Fluent in English with excellent written/verbal skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, and comfortable in remote, async environments.
📝 How to Apply
- A brief introduction explaining why ballistic.app excites you and why you’re a perfect fit for this role.
- Links to your relevant projects, GitHub repositories, or any launched tokens you’ve been involved with.
- Describe your most impressive technical achievement in Web3.
- Share a challenging technical problem you solved and are particularly proud of.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the compensation for this Blockchain Engineer role?
The base salary for this full-time position is **$80,000/year**, with opportunities for performance bonuses as the company grows.
Q2: Is this a remote or onsite position?
This is a **remote-first** position, allowing you to work from anywhere in the world with flexible hours.
Q3: What is the application deadline for this position?
The closing date for applications is **November 29, 2025**. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly.
Q4: What level of experience is required for this role?
We require candidates to have at least **3+ years of professional Web3 development experience**, specifically with deep familiarity in Solana architecture and related DeFi primitives.
Q5: What are the core technologies used at ballistic.app?
Our primary tech stack includes **Solana, Anchor, Jito for Blockchain; ExpressJS for Backend; React/NextJS for Frontend; Cloud architecture for Infrastructure; and MongoDB for Data**, with a focus on real-time streaming and advanced analytics.
