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/
The main product at Zama is fhevm, which allows everyone to add privacy in their blockchain-based applications, without having to know anything about cryptography. Zama’s fhevm comes with tools using frameworks already known to blockchain developers, such as the use of Solidity library, Hardhat or Foundry plugins. Fhevm uses Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and also comes with a Key Management System (KMS), which is based on Multi Party Computation (MPC).
Our team is seeking a Developer Experience Engineer to build and improve the tools developers use every day when working with fhevm. You’ll design, develop, and maintain developer-facing tools such as SDKs, mocks, IDE plugins, CLI utilities, and more. You will be at the intersection of engineering and user experience, ensuring that developers can integrate Zama’s products with ease, confidence, and joy.
Your team (and thus you) will be responsible for:
Designing, developing, and maintaining developer tools (SDKs, mocks, IDE plugins, CLI utilities, etc.)
Improving the developer experience through automation, streamlined workflows, and integrations with popular frameworks and environments
Collaborating with product, documentation, and support teams to ensure tools meet real developer needs
Writing clear, high-quality technical documentation and examples to showcase best practices
Gathering feedback from the community and incorporating it into the evolution of our tools
Staying up to date with JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystems, blockchain frameworks, and developer tooling best practices
Strong knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript and experience building SDKs, libraries, or developer tools
Familiarity with blockchain development frameworks (e.g., Hardhat, Foundry) is a plus
Experience with IDE/plugin development (VS Code, JetBrains, etc.) is a plus
A strong sense of empathy for developers and passion for improving their workflows
Ability to work cross-functionally with product, support, and documentation teams
📋 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.