Staff Backend Engineer, Data Streaming

Helius is building the core infrastructure for Solana - empowering developers to create the next generation of crypto-powered applications. We're looking for a Staff Engineer to own and evolve our streaming infrastructure and products.

Requirements

• 8+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong track record building large-scale, production systems
• Deep proficiency in Rust or an equivalent systems programming language
• Performance-oriented engineering instincts — you think across the full stack: software, Linux internals, networking, and hardware
• Hands-on experience with streaming systems such as Kafka, NATS, Flink, or Kinesis
• Proficiency operating databases in production environments (Postgres, ClickHouse, RocksDB, or similar)
• Strong operational mindset — you've owned production systems with real customers and know what it takes to keep them running reliably
• Excellent communication and writing skills; you can drive technical consensus and influence without authority
• High ownership and urgency — you thrive in fast-moving environments and hold yourself to an exceptional standard

Benefits

• Market-leading salary
• Meaningful equity
• Generous vacation
• Wellness budgets
• Support for learning and travel