Ergonia
Solana Perp DEX
Ergonia is a crypto‑native market‑making and venture‑building firm with deep roots in trading and infrastructure on Solana. We are one of the largest and most sophisticated participants in the ecosystem and are now building a next‑generation perp DEX on Solana. We’re looking for a CTO, a high‑conviction technical leader who thrives in the trenches, building and scaling protocol architecture from zero to one. You will help shape the next evolution of decentralized trading with a team deeply embedded in Solana’s market, liquidity, and infrastructure landscape.
Requirements
Define, own, and evolve the end‑to‑end technical vision for a next‑generation perpetual DEX on Solana
Architect and build core protocol components, including smart contracts, matching and risk engines, and off‑chain infrastructure
Ensure performance, security, and scalability through strong system design and robust engineering practices
Execution & Product Delivery
Drive the product from concept to mainnet: MVP build, audits, deployment, and iterative scaling
Collaborate with product, trading, and design teams to rapidly experiment, refine, and deliver features that achieve product‑market fit
Integrate seamlessly with key Solana ecosystem partners: oracles, liquidity providers, and tooling protocols
Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement
Stay ahead of advancements in Solana, DeFi infrastructure, and performance engineering
Lead R&D on liquidity models, execution architecture, and risk systems that push the limits of decentralized trading
Engage with open‑source contributors, auditors, and the broader Solana community to strengthen the protocol and brand
Qualifications
Proven experience as CTO, Technical Co‑Founder, or Lead Engineer in DeFi, trading, or high‑performance fintech
Deep understanding of Solana architecture, Rust, and smart contract design
Experience building low‑latency trading systems or DeFi protocols
Strong grasp of DeFi market structure, perpetuals, and liquidity mechanics
Demonstrated ability to hire, scale, and lead high‑performing technical teams
High integrity, deep technical curiosity, and passion for building at the edge of decentralized finance
Bonus Points
Prior experience launching or contributing to a DEX, perpetual protocol, or trading platform
Familiarity with MEV, orderbook‑based architectures, or risk engines
Contributions to open‑source projects or public technical work in the Solana ecosystem
Benefits
Competitive equity and token package
Opportunity to shape a flagship Solana‑native DEX from inception
Deep backing from a leading trading firm with Solana‑native infrastructure and venture‑building team support
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Requirements
Define, own, and evolve the end‑to‑end technical vision for a next‑generation perpetual DEX on Solana
Architect and build core protocol components, including smart contracts, matching and risk engines, and off‑chain infrastructure
Ensure performance, security, and scalability through strong system design and robust engineering practices
Execution & Product Delivery
Drive the product from concept to mainnet: MVP build, audits, deployment, and iterative scaling
Collaborate with product, trading, and design teams to rapidly experiment, refine, and deliver features that achieve product‑market fit
Integrate seamlessly with key Solana ecosystem partners: oracles, liquidity providers, and tooling protocols
Innovation & Ecosystem Engagement
Stay ahead of advancements in Solana, DeFi infrastructure, and performance engineering
Lead R&D on liquidity models, execution architecture, and risk systems that push the limits of decentralized trading
Engage with open‑source contributors, auditors, and the broader Solana community to strengthen the protocol and brand
Qualifications
Proven experience as CTO, Technical Co‑Founder, or Lead Engineer in DeFi, trading, or high‑performance fintech
Deep understanding of Solana architecture, Rust, and smart contract design
Experience building low‑latency trading systems or DeFi protocols
Strong grasp of DeFi market structure, perpetuals, and liquidity mechanics
Demonstrated ability to hire, scale, and lead high‑performing technical teams
High integrity, deep technical curiosity, and passion for building at the edge of decentralized finance
Bonus Points
Prior experience launching or contributing to a DEX, perpetual protocol, or trading platform
Familiarity with MEV, orderbook‑based architectures, or risk engines
Contributions to open‑source projects or public technical work in the Solana ecosystem
Benefits
Competitive equity and token package
Opportunity to shape a flagship Solana‑native DEX from inception
Deep backing from a leading trading firm with Solana‑native infrastructure and venture‑building team support
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