Job Title: Cryptographic Research Engineer

Summary:

We are seeking a talented and experienced Cryptographic Research Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applied cryptography and experience developing and implementing cryptographic protocols. They will also have a deep understanding of zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) and experience with ZK frameworks. Responsibilities will include both research and implementation of research while working as a member of a small developer team.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement cryptographic protocols
• Conduct research and make decisions about cryptographic tools
• Design, develop, or interpret zero-knowledge circuits
• Enhance ZK Framework implementations
• Stay current with new technologies and trends related to zkEVMs, ZK proof protocols, and secure multiparty computation

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of programming experience in Python
• Previous production level experience with a C-family language is preferred, solid reading level in at least one C-family programming language (e.g., Rust, Go, C++) will be considered
• Master's degree in cryptography or number theory (bachelor's degree in math acceptable with relevant internship or research experience)
• Academic training (PhD in cryptography) or multiple years of experience in cryptographic R&D
• Understanding of public key encryption, elliptic curves, and hashing algorithms
• Understanding of pairing-based cryptography, SNARKS/STARKS, ZKP aggregation, and incrementally verifiable computation

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with blockchain applications and methods
• Excellent communication skills (for user documentation or blog posts)