Responsibilities
- Collaborate directly with the external protocol developers to audit their code and secure their implementation of cryptographic protocols.
- Conduct in-depth security research in cryptographic protocols and publish your findings in technical blog posts/conferences.
- Research zero-knowledge protocols, translating complex academic papers into accessible insights for other engineers.
- Identify and incorporate common vulnerabilities in zero-knowledge protocols to internal tools. Stay informed about the latest advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography.
Requirements
- Minimum educational background: Bachelor’s degree ( plus minimum 2 years of relevant work experience) or Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields.
- Strong foundation in cryptography, including elliptic curve cryptography, cryptographic protocol design, implementation and circuit design.
- Familiarity with zero-knowledge proof systems, such as SNARKs, STARKs, and Bulletproofs.
- Proficient in at least one of the programming languages, C/C++, Go or Rust.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with the blockchain ecosystem, such as Ethereum and layer2 ZK-rollups.
- Familiarity with domain-specific languages such as Circom.
- Familiarity with multi-party computation (MPC).
- A strong background in Mathematics. Experience in blockchain security.
- Working experience in ZK systems.
