Zama is an open source cryptography company building state-of-the-art Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) solutions for blockchain.
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/
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Solana Engineer to join our confidential blockchain team. Your primary mission will be to adapt our Fully Homomorphic Encryption Virtual Machine (FHEVM) to the Solana Virtual Machine (SVM), enabling confidential computation and privacy-preserving smart contracts in the Solana ecosystem. You'll be responsible for adapting the FHEVM stack to the Solana Virtual Machine, building Solana programs and developer tools to showcase confidential smart contracts, ensuring high standards of security and performance, and creating documentation and resources that empower the developer community.
You will:
Design, implement, and maintain core Solana programs (smart contracts) that integrate with the FHEVM stack.
Collaborate with our blockchain engineers to adapt core FHEVM functionalities to the Solana runtime.
Build tooling, SDKs, and developer resources to improve the developer experience.
Contribute to reference applications and dApps showcasing confidential computation on Solana.
Conduct and review code for security, performance, and scalability in high-stakes environments.
Stay current with developments in Solana, cryptography, and confidential computing.
Partner with DevOps to deploy and optimize our solution in production environments.
Write high-quality documentation, tutorials, and educational materials for developers.
Support and engage with the community of developers adopting our technology.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field.
3 years of proven experience in software engineering roles.
Strong experience with Rust and the Solana programming model (Solana programs, Anchor framework, Solana RPC APIs).
Solid understanding of blockchain internals, particularly Solana runtime, accounts model, and transaction execution.
5 years of proven experience in software engineering roles.
Experience contributing to the Solana core codebase or deep familiarity with Solana internals.
Experience building developer tools, SDKs, or open-source libraries.
Understanding of software security principles.
📋 Step 1: The Application Form
Start your journey by filling out our application form. This is your chance to introduce yourself and showcase your unique skills and experiences.
🏆 Step 2: The Challenge
Next up, tackle our challenge! This is where you can shine and show us how you approach and solve real-world problems.
💼 Step 3: The Technical Interview
Dive deep into your technical knowledge with our team. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your expertise and passion for the field.
🤝 Step 4: Cultural Fit & Compensation Chat
Meet with our COO to discuss our company culture and explore how you can thrive with us. We'll also discuss compensation to ensure we're on the same page.
🛠️ Step 5: The Hacking Trial
Put your skills to the test in a real-world hacking scenario. This trial helps us see your practical skills in action and how you handle challenges.
🔍 Step 6: The Reference Check & Offer
As a final step, we'll conduct a reference check to confirm your qualifications and past experiences. If all goes well, you will get an offer soon.
We provide more details on our process here. Exceptional candidates will hear from us as we 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.