Rust/Solana Developer

Company Description: Pyxidia Techlab is a global IT consulting company based in India that provides a range of services, including contingent staffing, bulk/project staffing, RPO, and direct hire. The company is committed to delivering intelligent solutions that combine technology and human ability for clients across the USA, Canada, and India. Pyxidia Techlab offers a performance-oriented, inclusive work environment that fosters continuous learning and development for their teams. Role Description: This is a full-time remote role for a Rust/Solana Custodial Bridged BTC Developer. The developer will be responsible for day-to-day tasks related to building and maintaining the Rust/Solana Custodial Bridged BTC smart contract for managing Bitcoin in Solana-powered tools (i.e., Wormhole), as well as implementing tests for the smart contract in the Rust programming language. Qualifications: Rust programming language and Solana blockchain development skills Experience building and maintaining smart contracts (preferably Ethereum or Solana). Experience building and integrating with blockchain components and APIs Proficiency in Bitcoin transaction flow and network architecture. Experience implementing tests for smart contracts using Rust or Solidity. Good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently and remotely Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field Experience with AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, or Git is a plus Overview: Seeking a skilled Solana contract developer to spearhead the development of a custodial bridged version of BTC on Solana. The successful candidate will leverage native SPL contracts and Solana extensions to facilitate the seamless transfer and management of wrapped BTC assets on the Solana blockchain. Responsibilities: Develop a core contract with essential features including minting, burning, pausing, unpausing, transferring, freezing addresses, and handling blacklisting of addresses. Ensure that the contract is permissioned for critical actions such as minting and burning, with appropriate roles assigned for security. Implement mechanisms for collateral management, ensuring that each wrapped 21BTC on Solana is backed 1:1 with the underlying BTC held as collateral Collaborate with pyxidia approved counterparties to facilitate the secure transfer of BTC collateral and minting of wrapped 21BTC on Solana. Maintain and optimize the contract for efficiency, security, and scalability, considering the unique features and requirements of the Solana blockchain. Provide documentation and support for integration with external systems and applications. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Ethereum smart contract development and token standards (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721). Familiarity with decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols and concepts. Contributions to open-source projects within the blockchain ecosystem

Key Skills

• AWS
• SQL
• Kubernetes
• Ethereum
• Blockchain