Senior Cryptography Engineer

About Fermah

Fermah is the universal proof generation layer.

It functions as a marketplace, where the supply side comprises GPUs and FPGAs. On the demand side, Fermah can generate proofs for any instance in which ZK is used.

Fermah is bringing moon math to the masses.

Fermah was founded by Dr. Vanishree Rao. She has been designing and building ZK for over 15 years and has a PhD in cryptography from UCLA. Our seed round was co-led by the a16z CSX fund and Lemniscap. 

We are building a world-class team that values delivering results with excellence and empathy.

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate Cryptography Engineer to work on cutting-edge cryptography protocols that we believe is the missing piece for ZK adoption. The engineering team at Fermah proudly operates in an environment of shared accountability and without hierarchy. You will

As an early team member, you will help shape not only the protocol, but also who we are as a company. You will have the freedom and autonomy to shape the direction of our culture and platform, contributing your ideas and expertise to drive its evolution. You will be challenged with complex problem-solving.

This will be an exceptional opportunity for you to take ownership, drive results, and learn a ton along the way in one of the hottest sectors within crypto.

Responsibilities:

• Implementing MPC protocols and proof systems in Rust. (You do not need to implement custom circuits)
• Understanding technical specifications and technical papers and bringing them to life 
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code with a focus on best practices

What You Bring:

• Very strong mathematical and cryptography background and deep knowledge of proof systems
• Experience implementing high-performance cryptographic protocols in Rust
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Ownership mindset 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills 

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive benefits
• Take-what-you-need vacation
• Opportunity to work with a driven, talented, dedicated team that values delivering results with excellence and empathy