Solutions Architect

Who We Are: Horizen Labs is pioneering privacy‑focused, zero‑knowledge technology that powers a more secure and interconnected digital world. Founded in 2019, we are at the intersection of research, protocol development, and ecosystem growth, enabling scalable, verifiable solutions through platforms like zkVerify and Horizen. From high‑impact projects like ApeChain to a specialized consulting arm in zero‑knowledge ecosystems, we are a global team united in transforming the landscape of Web3 and digital trust. Join us! Join us! Key Responsibilities: Develop a strong understanding and the value proposition of zkVerify and Horizen can bring to projects and Enterprise companies. Work closely with the Business Development team to help partners understand how zkVerify and Horizen can help solve their business needs. Design blockchain solutions, ensuring that the architecture is secure and optimized for scalability and performance. Build and implement blockchain protocols, ensuring they meet requirements for performance, security, and decentralization. Collaborate on dApp Development and Integration: Work closely with Product and Engineering teams to integrate blockchain architecture with decentralized applications (dApps) and external systems. What You’ll Own: Determining how our products can best benefit current and potential customers and users. Lead technical discussions with partners and brainstorming sessions. Create prototypes for internal and external usage. Present and plan use cases to internal team members and external partners. Meet with partners to manage deliverables, technical questions, and additional asks. Work with the Product team to identify and prioritize product and integration enhancements based on client requests and identified technical obstacles. Thoroughly document proposed client solutions, to help transition your work from the Business Development cycle to post‑sale implementation and servicing. Support Marketing team with promotional activities (writing blogs, participating in demo‑driven webinars, speaking at industry events, etc.). Scope, plan and deliver product presentations and demonstrations that are tailored to the user’s technical requirements and audience. Follow and stay‑up‑to‑date on the latest developments in blockchain and crypto to advance our technical expertise. Qualifications: 3 years of experience in working in solutions architecture or sales engineering. Demonstrable experience in technical consulting and both pre and post sales relationship building. Experience with one or more general purpose programming languages including but not limited to: Go, Python, Java, C++, and Rust. Strong understanding of smart contract development and deployment, with experience in platforms like Ethereum, Hyperledger, Polkadot, or Solana. Expertise in cryptographic algorithms, consensus protocols (PoW, PoS, DPoS, BFT), and security best practices. Experience with scalability solutions, including layer 2 technologies, sidechains, and interoperability between blockchain networks. Demonstrated ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences, in a clear and concise manner, both spoken and written. Strong knowledge of decentralized technologies, blockchain, and the Web3 ecosystem. Deep interest in blockchain technology, DeFi applications, NFTs, and the broader Web3 ecosystem. Ability to work collaboratively with cross‑functional teams and adapt to changing priorities. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, both foreign and domestic, as needed. Certifications or additional coursework in blockchain, cryptography, or decentralized systems are a plus. Horizen Labs is an equal opportunity employer. Horizen Labs is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. #J-18808-Ljbffr Framework Ventures