Software Engineer, Zama
key Management Solution
€85-150k
Open-source cryptography
Job no longer available
Open-source cryptography
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
€85-150k
21-100 employees
Company mission
To safeguard privacy by making the internet encrypted end-to-end.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field
- At least 3 years of proven experience in a software engineering role
- Professional experience with Rust
- Willingness to learn about FHE, ZK, and MPC
Desirable
- 5 years of proven experience in software engineering roles
- Experience with AWS
- Experience with threshold protocols (MPC)
- Experience with secure enclaves
- Experience with blockchains
- Understanding of software security principles
What the job involves
- We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated software engineer to join our threshold key management solution (TKMS) team, with a primary focus on developing and maintaining the services and components required to offer a reliable and secure solution
- You’ll be working shoulder-to-shoulder with a team of esteemed cryptographers and engineers, and play a pivotal role in designing, fine-tuning, and ensuring the sustained excellence of Zama’s cryptographic solutions
- Work with cryptographers and engineers to design, implement, and maintain our TKMS 🧑💻
- Help maintain a high level of security, including conducting code reviews
- Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in secure coding practices
- Work with DevOps to deploy our solution to production
- Create and maintain documentation 📝
- Collaborate with and provide support to users
Application process
- 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
Our take
In today's data-driven world, the need for robust data protection solutions has never been more urgent. Zama addresses this by pioneering fully homomorphic encryption (FHE), a groundbreaking technique that enables computations over encrypted data without compromising privacy.
By democratising access to FHE through open-source cryptographic libraries and solutions, Zama allows developers to build privacy-preserving applications across various sectors, from blockchain and AI to healthcare and governmental security. Its community of over 3,000 developers signifies a collaborative effort to innovate while also ensuring data security remains paramount, fostering a future where privacy is synonymous with progress.
A recent injection of funding will fuel Zama's expansion, enabling it to grow its team of cryptography experts, accelerate research and development, and forge strategic partnerships. As the company continues to push the boundaries of data privacy, it has the chance to cement its position as a leader in the field.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Mar 2024
$73m
SERIES A
Feb 2022
$42.7m
SERIES A
Total funding: $124m
Company values
- Passion for privacy
- Willingness to learn new things
- Deep expertise in the technologies we use
- Intellectual integrity
- Willingness to always help our colleagues
Company HQ
Saint-Merri, Paris, France
Articles
Leadership
Rand Hindi
(CEO)Currently an Advisor at CrunchDAO, Mindstate Design Labs, and Chipiron. Previously co-founded Snips where they served as the CEO for over 6 years.
Pascal Paillier
(CTO)Currently a Senior Cryptography Expert at CryptoExperts, as well as a Non-Executive Advisor at Nitromia, CircaGene, and Olvid.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Zama
- Zama values and promotes diversity. We give everyone a fair chance to be evaluated on their mix of 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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