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# Forward Deployed Engineer

- **Company:** Axiom
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), C++ (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Blockchain, Software Deployment, TypeScript, Backend, Kubernetes, Front End Software Development, Terraform
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/forward-deployed-engineer-axiom-3-7383744

## About the Role

We are looking for someone with strong technical skills, the ability to work across the stack, and a product- and customer-first mindset. We also value the ability to make pragmatic design choices to solve customer problems while maintaining sustainable engineering practices., * You have a strong track record of shipping full-stack products across frontend and backend using Python, Typescript, or comparable stacks.

 * You are familiar with deploying applications using k8s and Terraform.
 * You're a clear communicator and relationship-builder. You're comfortable discussing complex technical topics with customers in all roles and levels.
 * You thrive in ambiguous environments and have a strong bias towards action.
 * You have an extremely strong work ethic.

Bonuses

 * You have experience selling a product or doing customer-facing work.
 * You have experience with cryptography or blockchain engineering.
 * You are proficient in Rust, C/C++, Go, or a similar backend language.

## Description

We recently released OpenVM, a performant and modular zkVM framework built for customization and extensibility. OpenVM allows developers to verify the correct execution of arbitrary computer programs in a flexible and performant way. We are building ZK-enabled products using OpenVM and supporting teams building on OpenVM., We are looking for a Forward Deployed Engineer to help customers maximize the value they get out of OpenVM and the Axiom Proving API. You'll design compelling product demos, execute pilots, and work closely with teams across crypto and fintech to integrate ZK into their products with OpenVM. Beyond the sales process, you will own technical customer relationships by customizing OpenVM for user needs and ensuring successful product impact. You will also help shape our product roadmap by deeply understanding and communicating customer needs.


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