Zama Is Hiring!

Homomorphic Encryption Researcher

About

Zama is an open source cryptography company building state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain and AI.

Zama was founded by Pascal Paillier, a pioneer in FHE, and Rand Hindi, a serial privacy entrepreneur.

If you would like to learn more about Fully Homomorphic Encryption, check out our 6-min introduction: https://6min.zama.ai/

Job Description

As a future Homomorphic Encryption Researcher in our team, you will:

  • Innovate cutting-edge cryptographic techniques that enable secure computation on encrypted data.

  • Collaborate closely with our engineering and product teams to transform your research into groundbreaking products.

  • Develop and execute rigorous tests and benchmarks to validate both your research and its implementation.

  • Stay at the forefront of cryptographic advancements by reviewing the latest published research, and guide the team on new opportunities and applications.

  • Play a key role in shaping our research and product roadmaps, working in synergy with the entire team.

  • Contribute to the broader community by publishing papers, filing patents, and presenting your work at industry and academic events and conferences.

We are excited to fill this role in the future and invite you to be a part of our forward-thinking team.

*Please note this is a job posting for a future position. We will reach out to exceptional candidates whom we wish to advance through the process.

Preferred Experience

You will have:

  • A PhD in cryptography or equivalent;

  • Deep knowledge of homomorphic encryption;

  • Knowledge of LWE hardness and security;

  • Knowledge of machine learning;

  • Good written and oral communication skills;

  • A passion for privacy and open source software.

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 cryptography and FHE, and are eager to shape the future of privacy, we welcome you to be a part of our journey. 🤗

Recruitment Process

Step 1: the application form.

Step 2: the challenge.

Step 3: the technical interview.

Step 4: cultural fit and compensation chat with the COO.

Step 5: the hacking trial.

Step 6: the reference check.

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.

Additional Information

  • Contract Type: Full-Time
  • Location: Paris
  • Education Level: PhD and more
  • Experience: > 5 years
  • Possible full remote

Sounds like something made for you?