Developer Relations Engineer - Midnight

Who are we?IOG is a technology company focused on blockchain research and development. We are renowned for our scientific approach to blockchain development, emphasizing peer-reviewed research and formal methods to ensure security, scalability, and sustainability. Our projects include the Cardano blockchain, as well as other products in the areas of decentralized finance (DeFi), governance, and identity management, aiming to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain technology globally.About Midnight:Midnight is a cutting-edge, privacy-focused blockchain network designed to empower developers with zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. Our mission is to create an ecosystem where developers can build secure, scalable, and privacy-preserving applications with ease. Education is a core pillar of our developer experience, and we are looking for a Developer Education Manager to lead our efforts in educating and onboarding developers into the Midnight ecosystem.What the role involves:As a Developer Relations Engineer, your primary focus will be building and maintaining example applications that demonstrate Midnight’s unique capabilities. These apps will showcase real-world use cases and serve as valuable learning tools for other developers. You’ll also help create educational materials, offer developer support, and engage with the community to grow and strengthen the ecosystem.This role blends development, education, and advocacy. You’ll work closely with our DevRel and engineering teams to build usable demos, author helpful content, and support the success of our developer community.Main GoalsBuild and maintain example DApps that illustrate how to develop on MidnightCreate documentation, tutorials, and walkthroughs for onboarding developersSupport developers by answering questions and surfacing pain pointsContribute to awareness and engagement across the developer communityHelp translate community needs into feedback for the product and engineering teamsResponsibilities Development: Build example DApps that highlight Midnight’s use of data protection and ZK proofs. Contribute to open-source tooling and internal dev resources.Advocacy: Support content creation through blog posts, tutorials, or community updates. Join online conversations and help developers navigate common challenges.Developer Support: Be responsive in public channels (e.g., Discord, GitHub) to assist with questions and unblock contributors.Educational Content: Contribute to guides, documentation, or workshops to help developers understand and build on Midnight.Documentation: Ensure example DApps are well-documented and easy to replicate or build upon.RequirementsWho you are3+ years of experience in software development using JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Rust, or similar languagesExperience building full-stack apps, ideally with some blockchain familiarityStrong written and verbal communication skillsPrevious experience with DevRel, education, or open-source contributionsInterest in technical content creation (e.g., tutorials, videos, blog posts)Comfortable engaging in developer communities on platforms like GitHub and DiscordNice to Have Experience building or supporting projects in Web3 DeFi or blockchain gaming ecosystemsPrior contributions to privacy-preserving applications or zero-knowledge proof toolingFamiliarity with blockchain development environments like Hardhat, Foundry, Truffle, or similarComfort with public speaking or community-facing content (workshops, livestreams, video tutorials)Fluency in additional human or programming languagesBenefitsRemote workLaptop reimbursementNew starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)Learning & Development opportunitiesCompetitive PTO At IOG, we value diversity and always treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.Originally posted on Himalayas

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