Head of Engineering​/CTO – Solana; Rust, Web

Job Title

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

Remote
Global candidates considered

Remote-first
High ownership role within a fast-moving Web3 environment

English required
Additional languages an asset

Inner Circle Agency is partnering with a well-funded, Solana-native Web3 organization 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.

Our client is seeking a CTO or Lead Engineer with deep Solana expertise 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.

• Set and own the technical vision, architecture, and engineering roadmap
• Lead and mentor engineering teams while establishing best practices
• Guide system design with a focus on performance, scalability, and security
• Provide hands-on support for architecture decisions and critical builds when required
• Collaborate closely with product and business stakeholders
• Represent the technical function within the broader Web3 and Solana community

Required

• Senior engineering leadership experience in a Web3-native environment
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of Solana architecture, programs, and ecosystem tooling
• Deep understanding of DeFi, trading systems, wallets, or protocol-level products
• Proven ability to scale teams and ship in fast-paced, high-ownership environments
• Strategic mindset balanced with practical execution

Preferred

• Previous CTO or Lead Engineer experience at a blockchain company
• Contributions to Solana ecosystem projects or open-source initiatives
• Established network within the Solana or broader Web3 space

• Competitive compensation aligned with senior leadership scope
• Exposure to high-impact, confidential Solana-based initiatives
• Significant autonomy and influence over technical direction
• Long-term growth opportunity within a well-capitalized organization

This search is being conducted confidentially. Further details will be shared with qualified candidates during the interview process.

To apply or learn more, connect with Inner Circle Agency directly.