APAC - Lead Solutions Architect

Who We Are

The Solana Foundation is a non-profit based in Zug, Switzerland, dedicated to the adoption, decentralization, and security of the Solana network. Solana is a high performance blockchain that can deliver a fast and friendly user experience, without sacrificing security. The Solana Foundation is working to realize a world where individuals own their data, use permissionless networks, and transfer information and value freely around the world. We are looking for talented people who are willing to jump right in and use their expertise to help the ecosystem build.

What We Do

The Ecosystem Engineering team is a horizontal team of strategically deployed engineers that live at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation in the Solana ecosystem. We support teams small and large by providing technical guidance, architecture review, and maximize our leverage by driving adoption of technical public goods through code and coordination.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a lead solutions architect to own integrations strategy across APAC. You'll serve as the technical authority for banks, payment processors, and fintechs in the region, architect enterprise-grade integrations, and drive standards development for making Solana the blockchain of choice for APAC's financial institutions. This role combines deep solutions architecture with executive engagement and regional strategy.

To be successful in this role

You will be:

• 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

You must have:

• 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

Bonus points:

• 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