Senior Solana/Rust Engineer – Token Development Lead

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy the OleX utility token on Solana using Rust and the Anchor framework
• Build and secure token functionality, including minting, distribution, vesting, locking, and on-chain reward mechanics
• Collaborate with the leadership team to define tokenomics, sale structure, and usage across the OleOle ecosystem
• Integrate OleX with wallet infrastructure, commerce engines, and platform features including rewards, mini programs, and gambling modules
• Lead internal testing, mainnet deployment, and third-party audit coordination
• Ensure the scalability, security, and compliance-readiness of all smart contract logic
• Support the infrastructure and execution of the token sale (ICO/IDO), including pre-sale and vesting logic

Qualifications

Requirements

• Minimum 3/5 years of experience with Rust
• Minimum 3 years building on Solana, including smart contract development using Anchor
• Proven track record in launching a public token (ICO, IDO, or similar)
• In-depth knowledge of Solana’s architecture and the SPL token standard
• Familiarity with tools such as Solana CLI, Phantom Wallet, Metaplex, and Solana Pay
• Experience with smart contract security, audits, and testnet/mainnet deployment best practices
• Strong understanding of on-chain tokenomics: vesting, staking, burning, inflation mechanics
• Comfortable working with backend and frontend teams to deliver fully integrated solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with token sales and fundraising strategies
• Exposure to NFT standards and decentralized exchanges (DEX) on Solana
• Knowledge of Swiss or international crypto compliance considerations is a plus
• Prior experience leading or mentoring technical teams in a Web3 startup environment

Compensation

• Deferred compensation during pre-funding phase
• Full-time or contract-to-hire
• Equity and token allocation available based on role and contributions
• Remote position with flexible hours; preference for partial time zone overlap with Europe or Latin America

Additional Information

Solutions not problems .

• Creative problem solver who can courageously propose and support new ideas to our organization. Not interested in best practices, lets build something better!

• Ability to adapt. An ideal candidate will welcome the opportunity to solve a broad range of problems using a wide array of technologies.

• Comfortable with ambiguity, shifting priorities and general growing pains of an early-stage technology company

• An exceptional entrepreneurial judgment that fosters independence over micro-management

• Understanding of football and international sports a huge plus

• We are offering:

• Founding engineer-level equity and token allocation

• Deferred salary until funding is secured

• All current team members are working on a deferred compensation basis — we lost our funding two months ago and made the decision to build while we raise. This comes with real risk. Closing funding could take two months or it could take five — but we’re committed to this vision and we’re looking for someone who’s equally passionate and resilient.

• Long-term ownership and technical leadership

• A mission-driven, elite team with deep experience in sports, media, crypto, and startups

• You’ll be one of the first engineers — which means maximum influence and upside.

Ole Ole is located in beautiful Austin Texas, however, this role requires some travel we are privately held and rapidly growing!