About the Role

As Senior Developer Relations Engineer, your mission is to build a thriving developer ecosystem around Boundless. You’ll lead the creation and maintenance of comprehensive, high-quality documentation and educational resources to empower developers and drive engagement of Boundless.

In this role, you’ll develop technical documentation, tutorials, guides, and code samples, ensuring developers have everything they need to integrate and utilize Boundless effectively. You’ll also provide hands-on mentorship, helping developers overcome challenges and maximize the potential of the ZK Stack. Additionally, you’ll serve as a key face of Boundless within our ecosystem, engaging across platforms like Twitter, Discord, conferences, and meetups to foster a vibrant and collaborative community.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Boundless documentation and top-tier educational content.

• Expand the Boundless community by actively connecting with developers to support the success of their projects.

• Develop and upkeep comprehensive technical documentation, guides, prototypes, and example code to facilitate developers’ engagement with our products and APIs.

• Offer developers expert technical support and mentorship, helping them navigate obstacles and fully leverage the ZK Stack.

• Interact with developers across platforms, including Twitter, Discord, messaging apps, conferences, and developer meetups.

Top Initiatives You’ll Own  (over the first 3-6 months)

• 1-3 months: Learn the inner-workings of and contribute to Boundless and dependent technologies.

• 3-6 months: Support the successful launch of Boundless via by leading the development of a world-class devex, docs and other educational materials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Solid foundation in software engineering, particularly in building developer tools and/or blockchain applications.

• Proficiency in Solidity and EVM development; Experience with Rust or other compiled languages.

• Proven track record in creating technical content, such as blog posts, tutorials, and documentation.

• Strong open source experience and working knowledge of GitHub.

• Clear communication of technical concepts, both in writing and in presentations, with ease in presenting at conferences and other public forums.

Ideal Candidate Qualities:

• 🔒 Authenticity: Demonstrates ethical leadership, honesty, and transparency in all interactions.

• 💖 Empathy: Shows understanding and concern for the well-being of team members, demonstrating a humane orientation to leadership.

• 🌟 Resilience: Demonstrates positivity and resilience in the face of challenges, providing inspiration and motivation to the team.

• 🌱 Growth Mindset: Encourages continuous learning and personal development within the team, focusing on the human dynamic and the unique needs and strengths of all stakeholders.

• 🎯 Strategic Thinking: Exhibits the ability to think strategically and act decisively, balancing immediate needs with long-term goals.

• 🌍 Inclusive Leadership: Champions diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable opportunities and treatment for all team members.

• 🤝 Collaborative: Excels at breaking down silos and creating a "one team, one roadmap" culture. Has a strong ability to facilitate productive relationships across teams.

• 👷🏾‍♀️ Builder: You’re a Creator and a Doer, you get the vision, create the strategy, and take ownership of building it

What We Offer

• Salary: Competitive range of $204,600 - 247,500

• Professional Development: Access to leadership coaching and numerous learning opportunities.

• Work Flexibility: Remote work with up to 20% travel for team meetings and events, plus a Seattle co-working space.

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage with United Health Care Choice Plus (US employee), including significant premium contributions. Gold-level insurance for international employees via Deel.

• Retirement Plan: 401k to support your future or statutory plans in your given country.

• Equity: Generous company equity via Profit Incentive Units (PIUs), vesting monthly.

• Vacation: Unlimited PTO, with 3-5 weeks standard.

• Holidays: 11 paid holidays for rest and rejuvenation.

• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.

About Us

We're on a mission to transform the internet for the better. Our team of innovative hackers, visionary futurists, and passionate nerds is devoted to creating a digital space that's safe, inclusive, and empowers everyone. By developing the world's first zero-knowledge virtual machine, we've laid the groundwork for running arbitrary code as a zero-knowledge proof. Utilizing a ZK Coprocessor to assist or enhance the compute of an on-chain application, we have created a unique package - the RISC Zero ZK Coprocessor, comprised of the zkVM, Bonsai, and ETH Relay. Now, we're ambitiously constructing an entire ecosystem around this groundbreaking technology.

Before You Apply:

• E-Verify: All U.S.-based employees must complete an E-Verify check.

• Accessibility: Need accommodations? Contact us at people@risczero.com.

• Work Authorization: Must have the legal right to work in the country you are located in. No visa sponsorships.

• Privacy: By applying, you consent to the processing of your data per our privacy policy.

• Compliance: We adhere to local labor laws. Employment terms are based on location. Non US employees will be hired through our Employer of Record Deel.

• Background Check: Final candidates before hired will undergo a background check.

• Equal Opportunity: We welcome all qualified applicants, period.

• Language Requirement: This position requires proficiency in English.

Compensation Range: $204.6K - $247.5K