Solana PerpDex: Chief Technology Officer

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 now we’re 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’ll help shape the next evolution of decentralized trading with a team deeply embedded in Solana’s market, liquidity, and infrastructure landscape. Technical Leadership & Architecture 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. 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.