RISC Zero, Inc is hiring a

Web3 Developer Relations

We are going to fix the internet.

 

Yes, you read that right. RISC Zero is a crypto startup based in Seattle. We believe that blockchain technology has the potential to allow for the creation of a more open internet. The internet of today is largely owned by Amazon and its competitors, and users of most platforms on the internet have very little control over how their data is used. Blockchains like Ethereum have proven that we can build fantastic user applications on Web3. However, The problem with existing blockchain tech is that it doesn’t scale. It’s too expensive and slow for everyday people to transact. We are aiming to fix that.

 

RISC Zero is a cutting edge technology company that is using Zero Knowledge Proofs to scale blockchain tech. We have created 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. Our goal is to make the future of Web3 cheaper, faster and more private. 

 

We have a super transparent pay structure, and we pay above market salaries with premium benefits. Additionally, the founders have created a fair equity compensation plan that is designed to create real stakeholders. There is no cliff, which means you begin vesting from Day 1. 

 

We have assembled a diverse team of hackers, crypto futurists and nerds to take back the web. We are looking for gigabrains and renegades of all backgrounds, in any location, to join us on our mission. 

 

 

The Developer Relations role is vital to the adoption of RISC Zero. This role is the on-ramp into the RISC Zero ecosystem. Your job will be to provide support and guidance to developer teams who are building applications on our platform. That means being ready to help with simple things like “where is the documentation for X?” and well as being able to answer deep technical questions and give advice on implementation details. You will work closely with the documentation team to help identify and improve the docs based on where developers are getting stuck. You will also work closely with the business development team on outreach to developers with the goal of getting them excited about building on RISC Zero.

 

We are looking for strong technical and coding backgrounds with knowledge of blockchain app development. You should enjoy talking to people and helping out. You will be attending dev focused hackathons and conferences around the world.

 

Risc Zero is a fast moving start up, so you should be someone who is self directed with good time management skills. You will have a lot of autonomy with how you spend your days, but the key to success in this role is high responsiveness and enthusiasm. We will get you excited, then it’s up to you to go and help us spread the word.

 

Our ideal candidate for this is most likely a developer who is interested in or has experience in ZK/blockchain tech but who is ready to take a break from coding and help others. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply. 

 

You will be joining an awesome team of people who are serious about building a freer, more open internet. We look forward to meeting you. 

Requirements

• 3+ years coding experience
• Interest in blockchain and ZK tech
• Experience with Rust
• Attention to detail
• Strong people skills
• Good listener
• Good problem solver
• Documentation perfectionist
• Ability to travel every other month

Nice To Have

• Experience with crypto and blockchain
• Strong open source background
• Experience in a Developer Relations role
• An interest in building community
• Large dapp developer network

That said, we're looking for people who love this problem and are dedicated to making it work. If you don't perfectly match the description but you're still interested - apply anyways. We're always ready to bring on great people, even if we weren't expecting it.