Solana · 6 hours ago
APAC - Lead Solutions Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expSolana Foundation is a non-profit dedicated to the adoption and security of the Solana network. They are looking for a lead solutions architect to own integrations strategy across APAC, serving as the technical authority for banks and fintechs in the region and driving standards development for Solana's adoption in financial institutions.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Owning the APAC institutional roadmap: define, prioritize, and drive a multi-quarter strategy for Solana adoption across critical service providers in APAC, identifying key markets, target segments, and technical requirements
Executive-level technical leadership: engage directly with CTOs, VPs of Engineering, and C-suite at banks, financial institutions, and major fintechs. You are the technical peer they trust for strategic decisions
Serving as the APAC institutional expert: be the authoritative voice on institutional blockchain adoption in APAC, internally, with ecosystem teams, and publicly at conferences and industry events
Building strategic relationships: cultivate and maintain deep technical relationships with key institutional players, regulators, and infrastructure providers across APAC markets
Driving standards for the region: identify and lead adoption of standards and frameworks that address APAC-specific regulatory and compliance requirements (Hong Kong, Singapore, etc.)
Supporting tier-1 opportunities: provide hands-on technical leadership for the highest-priority institutional deals, working directly with business development on strategic accounts
Qualification
Required
Native Mandarin speaker (required)
Strong English communication skills
7+ years of software engineering experience with 4+ years in solutions architecture, enterprise architecture, or technical leadership roles focused on institutional finance or payments
Proven track record of defining and executing technical strategies or roadmaps
Demonstrated ability to influence and build trust with C-level and VP-level executives at major institutions
Deep expertise in institutional payment systems, correspondent banking, settlement infrastructure, or fintech platforms
Experience with Rust, Typescript, or other performant languages in production environments
Based in Greater China, Singapore, or Hong Kong
Preferred
Experience at a major bank, payment network, or institutional fintech in a senior technical role
Established relationships with institutional players across APAC markets
Understanding of APAC-specific payment rails (e.g., PayNow, PromptPay, FPS, China's CIPS)
Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks for digital assets in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Mainland China
Experience working with the Solana protocol or other high-performance blockchains
Track record of shipping widely-adopted standards or specifications
Company
Solana
The high performance network powering internet capital markets, payments, and crypto applications.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10M2025-01-07Debt Financing· $10M
Leadership Team
Amelia Daly
Head of Partnerships
Matt Wyndowe
Chief Business Officer
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