Solutions Architect, Zama
Office located in Rue du Sentier, Paris
Open-source cryptography
Open for applications
Open-source cryptography
21-100 employees
Open for applications
Office located in Rue du Sentier, Paris
21-100 employees
Company mission
To safeguard privacy by making the internet encrypted end-to-end.
Role
Who you are
- 5+ years of experience in a solutions architecture, sales engineering, or technical consulting role—preferably in blockchain, cybersecurity, or infrastructure
- Deep understanding of encryption technologies (e.g., FHE, MPC, ZK)
- Familiarity with Ethereum, Layer 2s, cross-chain protocols, and smart contracts
- Experience working with clients in the banking sector, digital assets, capital markets, or Web3 finance
- Strong communication skills, able to simplify the complex
- Experience supporting regulatory compliance initiatives in fintech environments
- Previous work with custodians, exchanges would be a plus
What the job involves
- We are seeking a technically skilled and client-facing Solutions Architect to join our Business Development team
- You’ll be a key partner to sales, product, and engineering—responsible for bridging technical possibilities with customer needs providing the best solution for the problem that needs to be solved
- The main priority of a Solutions Architect will be to help Zama’s institutional clients unlock the value of confidentiality for their RWA and tokenization projects
- Partner with business development leads to identifying and qualifying technical opportunities with potential customers in TradFi and DeFi sectors
- Act as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients on secure data handling, cryptographic primitives, key management, and compliance requirements in blockchain environments
- Translate complex client requirements into actionable architecture recommendations and proof-of-concept designs
- Lead technical discovery and pre-sales calls, solution design workshops, and technical Q&A sessions
- Collaborate closely with product and engineering teams to align on feature development based on market feedback
- Own the pre-sales technical process from scoping through integration planning and early implementation
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of blockchain protocols, encryption standards, and financial infrastructure trends
- Create technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and client onboarding materials
- Work closely with the Account Manager to ensure customer onboarding and successful product deployment
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 5 rounds)
May 2025
$17.3m
SERIES A
Mar 2024
$73m
SERIES A
Total funding: $142.2m
Company HQ
Saint-Merri, Paris, France
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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