Operations Manager, Risc Zero
$165-200k
+ Equity
Decentralized computing platform
Job no longer available
Decentralized computing platform
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
$165-200k
+ Equity
21-100 employees
Company mission
To empower Web 3.0 developers to create and implement zero-knowledge technology, enabling individuals worldwide to leverage its benefits.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field is preferred
- 3+ years of experience in operations at a technology company and start-up environment
- Demonstrated understanding of operations management principles, methodologies, and best practices
- Proven experience in process improvement, project management, and cross-functional collaboration
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex information to diverse audiences
- Web3 native experience is greatly preferred
What the job involves
- Operational Strategy: Partner with a the SVP of Operations to formulate and drive operational strategies, initiatives, policies, and procedures
- Project Management Leadership: Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful execution of company-wide projects. Oversee the development of comprehensive project plans, ensuring timely completion and high-quality deliverables
- Efficiency and Productivity: Implement RISC Zero operational efficiency and productivity initiatives across corporate functions holding individuals, teams, and their managers accountable for defined KPIs and other measures of success. Continually provide strategic insights and recommendations for improvements
- Finance and Accounting: Take ownership of overseeing payroll, Accounts Receivable (AR), and Accounts Payable (AP) processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial management. Provide strategic input on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters
- Culture Stewardship: Work closely with the People Ops department to refine and enhance onboarding and off-boarding processes, consult and support company events, and act as an internal advocate for team members. Consult on programs to maintain positive morale and create a high-performance, inclusive culture
- Procurement, Vendor, and Technology Oversight: Develop and oversee the procurement, vendor, and technology processes. Develop strategies for vendor selection, procurement, and performance evaluation
- Risk Management and Business Continuity Planning: Partner with the Security team in the implementation of comprehensive risk management strategies, including business continuity planning and disaster recovery efforts. Ensure all regulatory compliance matters are addressed effectively
- Industry Trends and Innovation: Stay abreast of the latest trends and best practices in SaaS, Web3, and other related operations
Our take
The internet of today is built around cloud computing platforms. That means in many ways it is owned by Amazon Web Services and its competitors. Blockchain technology arguably has the potential to create a much more open internet where participants own their own data. However, a major hurdle for that vision has been the difficulty of scaling these technologies.
Zero Knowledge Proofs are one floated technology to help meet this challenge. RISC Zero is applying that thesis through an open source virtual machine using RISC-V, which will allow developers without experience in Solidity or other custom built blockchain languages to begin building decentralized applications.
The team has been focused on expanding the capabilities of the first versions of its virtual machine, and the company has secured significant funding to help bring Bonsai, its computing platform, to market. It has also announced Zeth, a first-of-its-kind "Type 0" zero knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine. This latest product represents a significant step in the development of zero knowledge tech, bringing as yet unseen simplicity to building complex ZK infrastructure.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Jul 2023
$40m
SERIES A
Aug 2022
$12m
SEED
Total funding: $54m
Company benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development
- Remote with domestic and international travel up to 20% for team ‘onsite’ meetings and conferences
- Co-working space in Seattle, with the flexibility to rent working spaces in other locations
- Health insurance: Premera Blue Cross (medical dental, vision, HSA) 85% premium coverage for employees, 75% for dependents
- Generous company equity & 401k
- Unlimited PTO (3-5 weeks is the norm), 11 paid holidays, sick leave, etc.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
Company HQ
Downtown Seattle, Seattle, WA
Leadership
Frank Laub
(CTO)Previously Deep Learning Software Engineer at Intel. Before that worked at two AI startups: Vertex and Peach Fuzzer.
Brian Retford
(CEO)Previously a Software Engineering Manager at Intel Movidius. Before that, co-founded and was CTO of Vertex AI. Also worked at Google.
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