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Blockchain Engineer

Permanent contract
Paris
Fully-remote
Salary: Not specified

Zama
Zama

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Job description

We’re on the hunt for Blockchain Engineers who possess a robust foundation in cryptography. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to design and implement intricate cryptographic protocols, blending FHE, ZK, and other crypto techniques seamlessly.

Working shoulder-to-shoulder with a team of esteemed cryptographers, blockchain experts, and full-stack engineers, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing, fine-tuning, and ensuring the sustained excellence of Zama’s homomorphic blockchain solution. You will:

  • Design and implement complex cryptographic protocols, melding the intricacies of FHE, ZK, and a range of crypto techniques.

  • Collaborate closely with a diverse team to develop and maintain Zama’s homomorphic blockchain, ensuring optimal performance and security.

  • Stay abreast of the latest in blockchain and cryptography, ensuring Zama remains at the cutting-edge of technological advancements.

  • Do whatever else it takes to make our vision a reality.


Preferred experience

  • Demonstrable experience in implementing cryptography in real-world scenarios, bonus points if you’ve done this on blockchain applications.

  • Deep understanding of homomorphic encryption and its nuances and/or a willingness to learn.

  • Proven expertise working with smart contracts, zero-knowledge proofs, and/or FHE.

  • Exceptional communication skills, fostering seamless collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Embracing a flexible remote working ethos, Zama values in-person interactions and as such, requires a visit to our Paris headquarters at least once every quarter.

At Zama, innovation isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our DNA. If you’re passionate about blockchain, cryptography, and are eager to shape the future of privacy in web3, we welcome you to be a part of our journey.


Recruitment process

Our process is described in detail here: https://www.zama.ai/post/how-we-hire-at-zama. We will be in contact with exceptional candidates who we wish to advance through the recruitment process.

Zama values and promotes diversity. We give everyone a fair chance to be evaluated on their professional, academic, and personal skills. Our aim is to make the hiring process as pleasant, stress-free, and friendly as possible, even if the process is longer and more involved than you might find elsewhere.

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