Forward Deployed Engineer

About this role

Axiom seeks a Forward Deployed Engineer to help customers integrate zero-knowledge proofs into their products using OpenVM, a flexible zkVM framework. You'll design technical demos, execute pilots, customize solutions for customer needs, and shape the product roadmap based on deep customer insights.

What you'll do

• Design and execute product demos and pilot programs with customers in crypto and fintech
• Customize OpenVM for specific customer use cases and technical requirements
• Own technical customer relationships and ensure successful product integration
• Work across full stack to integrate ZK technology into customer applications
• Communicate customer feedback and needs to inform product roadmap decisions
• Support teams building on OpenVM and the Axiom Proving API

What they're looking for

• Full-stack product development (Python, Typescript, or similar)
• Kubernetes and Terraform deployment
• Technical communication and relationship building
• Comfortable working in ambiguous, fast-paced environments
• Cryptography or blockchain engineering experience
• Rust, C/C++, or Go proficiency
• Customer-facing or sales experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity
• Early employee role with ownership of key technical and product decisions
• Work on groundbreaking zero-knowledge proof infrastructure
• Mentorship from exceptional founders and team members
• In-person office in NYC with remote options available