Solutions Architect

Albert Bow; France; Remote; EUR 144,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A blockchain solutions firm is seeking a Solutions Architect to lead technical conversations with enterprise clients. This role involves designing architecture proposals, overseeing pre-sales engineering, and collaborating with product teams. Candidates should have 5+ years in a client-facing technical role, strong exposure to blockchain technologies, and a deep understanding of cryptographic tools. This position offers a competitive salary up to €160K plus tokens, and allows for remote work from France.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a client-facing technical role, such as Solutions Architect, pre-sales, or consulting.
• Strong exposure to blockchain technologies like Ethereum and smart contracts.
• Deep understanding of cryptographic tools such as FHE, ZK, or MPC.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical conversations with clients across banking, capital markets, and Web3.
• Design architecture proposals and proofs-of-concept based on complex client needs.
• Own the pre-sales engineering journey from discovery through onboarding.

Skills

Client-facing technical role experience

Blockchain exposure

Understanding of cryptographic tools

Leading complex conversations

Familiarity with regulatory themes

Job description

Overview

Solutions Architect | Europe (Remote) | Blockchain / Cryptography | Up to €160K + tokens

We’re partnering with a cryptography-first start-up tackling data privacy in the blockchain space. Their FHE protocol has applications across DeFi and traditional finance, with use cases ranging from tokenisation to RWA protection.

This is a chance to work at the cutting edge of secure computation, working closely with enterprise clients and helping translate deep tech into real-world value. You'll bridge technical solutions with commercial impact – all while staying hands-on and deeply technical.

Day-to-Day

• Lead technical conversations with clients across banking, capital markets, and Web3
• Design architecture proposals and proofs-of-concept based on complex client needs
• Be the technical go-to in sales meetings, workshops, and pre-sales calls
• Own the pre-sales engineering journey from discovery through onboarding
• Partner with product and engineering to shape the roadmap based on customer needs
• Build documentation, diagrams, and onboarding assets

Skills / Experience

• 5+ years in a client-facing technical role (SA, pre-sales, or consulting)
• Strong exposure to blockchain (Ethereum, L2s, smart contracts, custody, tokenisation)
• Deep understanding of cryptographic tools like FHE, ZK, or MPC
• Comfortable leading complex conversations with enterprise stakeholders
• Familiarity with regulatory themes in fintech or TradFi
• Bonus: previous experience working with custodians, exchanges, or digital asset platforms