About The Company

We are a team of world class builders and researchers with expertise across several domains: Ethereum Protocol Engineering, Layer-2, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Miner Extractable Value (MEV), Smart Contract Development, Security Auditing and Formal Verification.

Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, StarkWare, Gnosis Chain, Aave, Flashbots, xDai, Open Zeppelin, Forta Protocol, Energy Web, POA Network and many more.

We actively contribute to Ethereum core development, EIP’s and network upgrades together with the Ethereum Foundation, and other client teams.

Today, there are nearly 200 of us working remotely from over 45+ countries.

Job Short Description

Responsibilities:

As a Cryptography Researcher, you will participate in cryptographic research on topics such as, for example:

Zero-knowledge proofs, esp. zkSNARKs, zkSTARKs. E.g., we are investigating the concrete security of ZKPs used to secure Ethereum L2.

Consensus algorithms, esp. accountable consensus algorithms.

zkRollups sequencer and prover decentralization.

Distributed Validator Technology.

Threshold encryption and signatures schemes.

Skills:

Knowledge of cryptographic primitives, like threshold signatures, zero-knowledge proofs

Familiarity with Ethereum and its ecosystem

Ability to express thoughts precisely

Nice to have:

Knowledge about distributed systems and consensus algorithms