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Niobium Microsystems, a 2021 spinout from a world-class security and computing systems R&D company, develops high-performance microelectronic products for secure data collection, processing, and distribution. The company serves Department of Defense and commercial customers requiring lower power, higher efficiency, and proven security. Headquartered in Dayton, Ohio with locations in Portland, Denver, and Columbus, Niobium combines decades of semiconductor design expertise with advanced cryptography capabilities.
You will be Niobium's first Developer Relations hire, owning the entire function. Your mission is to make developers successful with Niobium's Fog platform and grow the developer community over time—both current practitioners in Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) and the much larger cohort of engineers who will build with the platform as tooling and performance improve.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop, test, and maintain technical examples, reference applications, and developer-facing resources using strong C++ or Python proficiency (Rust experience is a plus)
- Create and curate technical tutorials, sample applications, SDK documentation, and other developer enablement materials
- Translate complex technical concepts—particularly around FHE and cryptography—into clear, accessible content for diverse technical audiences
- Build and foster the developer community through engagement on platforms like GitHub and Discord
- Measure developer engagement, improve onboarding experiences, and drive developer adoption and growth initiatives
- Present technical concepts at conferences, workshops, webinars, and community events
- Work independently, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
- Build collaborative relationships with developers and technical communities
The preferred location is Portland, Oregon, but the company will consider remote candidates for the right fit. The role offers flexible work location with remote options, competitive salaries scaled by experience, employer-paid healthcare, HSA contributions, flexible time off, and 401(k) matching.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong programming proficiency in C++ or Python, with ability to develop, test, and maintain technical examples and reference applications
- Previous experience in a developer-facing capacity: Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, Solutions Engineering, Open-Source Development, Technical Community Management, or Technical Writing
- Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly develop proficiency in complex technologies, including Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and navigate ambiguity
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with genuine enthusiasm for engaging developers
- Familiarity with developer ecosystems, open-source communities, and collaborative platforms (GitHub, Discord)
- Experience developing technical tutorials, sample applications, and SDK documentation
- Exposure to cloud platforms, developer infrastructure, cryptography, or privacy-preserving computation
- Experience measuring developer engagement and contributing to adoption initiatives
- Experience presenting technical concepts at conferences, workshops, webinars, or community events
NICE TO HAVE:
- Hands-on experience with OpenFHE or another FHE library
- Public developer footprint: talks, blog posts, open-source contributions, or public social media following
- Experience at an early-stage startup
- Prior exposure to cryptography, privacy-enhancing technologies, or security engineering
