Chief Technology Officer

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November 5

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Cumberland Labs

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API • Software • SaaS

Cumberland Labs is a technology company focused on developing innovative software solutions that enhance operations and user experiences across various industries. They leverage cutting-edge programming technologies to create efficient, scalable applications tailored to the needs of their clients.

11 - 50 employees

Founded 2022

🔌 API

☁️ SaaS

📋 Description

• 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. • 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. • 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.

🎯 Requirements

• 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.