Smart Contract Jobs at RISC Zero

What we do

RISC Zero is on a mission to fix the internet. We're a diverse group of hackers, futurists, and nerds dedicated to making the internet the place we all deserve. We've already built the world's first zero knowledge virtual machine capable of running arbitrary code as a zero knowledge proof. We're now building an ecosystem on top of it.

We have a transparent pay structure with above market salaries and premium benefits. We've all been part of many startups before, so we care a lot about making sure everyone is treated fairly - when it comes to equity, founders have no meaningful advantage over the rest of the employees. You'll have tremendous ability to take part in changing the world, and we believe that deserves meaningful ownership.

What you'll do

As a Smart Contract Engineer at RISC Zero, you'll be building smart contracts on top of our under-development L1 blockchain. You'll tell us what works and what doesn't about our design. You'll suggest major changes to our blockchain protocol in order to better the developer experience. The design will be constantly changing and you'll adapt, helping to make sure we have a top notch ecosystem on day one.

Who you are

You’re an expert in smart contracts - and not just solidity. You know how to build complex multiparty applications and ruthlessly optimize performance. Developer experience drives you to continuously simplify. You have strong opinions and know how to effectively communicate them to a diverse team.

More specifically, you’ve probably done most of the following:

• Built countless smart contracts on multiple platforms
• Gained expertise in a variety of statically typed languages
• Experimented with Zero Knowledge Proofs

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.