About Helius Helius is a leading developer platform on the Solana blockchain, dedicated to inspiring and accelerating the creation of crypto-powered software. Our mission is to empower developers and businesses by providing them with the tools and resources they need to build the future of decentralized applications. We specialize in developing RPCs, indexers, webhooks, APIs, and more for the Solana ecosystem. We’ve raised over $34M from Haun Ventures, Founders Fund, Foundation Capital, 6th Man Ventures, Reciprocal Ventures, Chapter One and angel investors including Solana co-founders Anatoly Yakovenko and Raj Gokal, and Balaji Srinivasan. Our team members have previously built mission-critical, scalable infrastructure at AWS, Coinbase, Stripe, Google, Digital Ocean, and more. Here is the Helius Manifesto so you know what to expect if you join Helius.   Role Description We are looking for a Senior Backend/Infrastructure Engineer with experience in building and scaling distributed systems to join our growing team. If you have a passion for blockchain technology and a high sense of ownership, we’d love to hear from you! Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable backend infrastructure to support our growing suite of developer tools and servicesCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of infrastructure components with existing systemsIdentify bottlenecks and optimize performance of our services to handle increasing traffic and loadDevelop monitoring and alerting systems to maintain high levels of system availability and performanceContinuously improve system architecture, security, and best practices to stay up-to-date with industry standardsMentor and support other team members in understanding and implementing complex technical concepts Requirements: 3+ years of experience in backend development and infrastructure engineering, with a focus on distributed systemsStrong understanding of blockchain technology, particularly the Solana ecosystemProficient in programming languages such as Rust, Go, and TypescriptExperience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)Knowledge of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and data processing frameworks (Apache Kafka, RabbitMQ)Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to adapt to new technologies quicklyExcellent communication and collaboration skills, with a high degree of ownership and agency What We Offer Competitive salary and equity packageFlexible work hours and remote-friendly environmentGenerous vacation and time-off policyOpportunities for personal and professional growth in a fast-paced, dynamic industry Helius is an equal opportunity employer.