CAREERS/HIRING

cryptography

math

proof

rosario

wang

eni6ma

Position: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Company: ENI6MA Co. — Advanced Cryptography & Proof-Knowledge Solutions

Reports to: Board of Directors

Location: Hybrid / Bay Area preferred (international travel required)

Company Snapshot

ENI6MA commercializes the Rosario-Wang proof-of-knowledge and associated proof-knowledge technologies for aerospace, defense, and Fortune 500 customers. The firm is venture-backed, cash-positive, and poised for its next phase of scale.

Role Summary

The CEO will own full P\&L and strategic direction, spearhead late-stage fundraising, and guide ENI6MA through a planned liquidity event within 4-6 years. This leader will combine deep technical credibility with proven capital-markets acumen and a record of scaling production systems in mission-critical environments.

Key Responsibilities

Category	Core Expectations
Strategic Leadership	• Craft and continuously refine a 3- to 5-year corporate roadmap that aligns R\&D, go-to-market, and regulatory strategy. • Champion a culture of ethical innovation and disciplined execution.
Capital Formation & Investor Relations	• Raise Series C+ and strategic growth rounds; target >$100 M in cumulative new capital. • Cultivate relationships with tier-one VCs, sovereign funds, and strategic CVCs. • Provide transparent, data-driven reporting to the Board and investors.
Liquidity Planning	• Architect and negotiate a high-value sale, merger, or SPAC exit; structure terms to preserve IP integrity and stakeholder value. • Lead pre-transaction readiness (diligence, compliance, integration planning).
Operational Excellence	• Scale manufacturing & cloud deployments of cryptography appliances to 10× volume while meeting FedRAMP High and DoD IL5 standards. • Drive continuous improvement in secure software supply chains, NIST SP 800-171, and ISO 27001 controls.
Government & Regulatory Affairs	• Manage classified-program interfaces (e.g., DISA, DARPA) and maintain facility & personnel clearances. • Influence emerging standards for post-quantum and ZK proofs through participation in NIST, ETSI, and IEEE working groups.
Talent & Culture	• Attract senior engineering, sales, and operations leaders; implement succession pipelines. • Foster diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring psychological safety and high accountability.

Required Qualifications

Capital Strategy – Minimum 10 years securing equity/debt financing; led ≥ $200 M in aggregate raises.
Exit Track Record – C-suite (or GM/P\&L) during a successful tech company sale or acquisition valued at ≥ $500 M.
Fortune 500 Delivery – 10 + years shipping production hardware/software platforms adopted enterprise-wide at a Fortune 500; demonstrable mastery of quality, scale, and lifecycle management.
Government Engagement – Managed multi-agency programs or held active contracts with DoD, IC, or allied ministries.
Education – Ph.D. (or equivalent research doctorate) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related STEM field.
Security Clearance – Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret / SCI.
Leadership Skills – Inspirational communicator, decisive operator, and mentor who navigates ambiguity with composure and integrity.

Preferred Attributes

Prior oversight of proof-knowledge, post-quantum, or advanced cryptographic products.
Experience scaling SaaS revenue past $100 M ARR.
Board governance training (e.g., NACD, Harvard PON).
Multilingual; comfortable conducting business across North America, Europe, and Indo-Pacific regions.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and significant equity (~5 % post-Series C).
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) match.
Executive relocation and annual wellness stipend.
Eligibility for change-of-control and transaction success incentives.

Application Process

Qualified candidates should email BOARD@eni6ma.co with a résumé, one-page statement of vision for proof-knowledge adoption, and references. ENI6MA is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse leadership team.

Confidential — distribution restricted to retained search partners and referred candidates only.