Pump.fun, the Solana memecoin launchpad, is hiring three business development staff as it seeks to expand beyond token creation. Co-founder Alon Cohen announced on X that the roles will focus on bringing traders into prediction markets, perpetual futures, and its trading terminal.
The mention of prediction markets marks the first public indication that the platform is targeting that category as a strategic focus.
What Pump.fun is hiring for
The recruitment is being run by Baton Corporation, the development company behind Pump.fun. Each of the three roles maps to a specific product line:
- Perpetual futures: Derivatives that let traders bet on an asset’s price with leverage, without an expiry date.
- Prediction markets: Platforms where users trade on the outcome of real-world events.
- Trading terminal: The platform’s tool for traders seeking speed and execution.
Candidates need at least two years of experience leading business development in crypto or related platforms. New York is the preferred location, though remote applicants may be considered if their qualifications are exceptional.
Compensation for the positions reportedly ranges from $200,000 to $1 million, with performance-based bonuses potentially on top.
A pattern of expensive hiring
The new roles follow earlier lavish job postings from the Pump.fun camp. Earlier in 2026, the company recruited for a Growth Marketing Lead with a stated range of $400,000 to $1 million.
The BD roles also align with a broader focus at Baton Corporation, which has been working on social features and courting high-volume traders and influencers.
How Pump.fun got here
Pump.fun launched on January 19, 2024, and quickly became a notable venue for creating and trading tokens on Solana. Its pitch was simple: anyone could spin up a token in minutes and start trading it right away. That simplicity made the platform a central part of the Solana memecoin scene.
What this means for traders and the platform
Each new product targets a different trader habit. Perps serve those who want leverage and directional bets. Prediction markets serve those who want to wager on events. A trading terminal serves those who want speed and tools.
For traders, more choice inside one familiar platform could be convenient. It also means leveraged products sitting a few clicks from highly speculative memecoins. That combination calls for caution, since leverage amplifies losses as readily as gains.
The prediction market angle is the strategic wild card. It is the first time the company has publicly flagged the category as a focus.
