Cryptography Researcher - Nil Foundation
At a glance
Mid-level AI Research role at deCircle. Remote, Germany · full-time.
Pay not stated AI Research salary
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What you'll do
- Create cryptographic algorithms and shape the proof systems they support
- Build circuits that prove protocol state for use in a proof system
- Write academic material and assess security
- Investigate other proof systems, circuits and cryptography approaches
What you bring
- A master’s degree in applied mathematics or equivalent experience
- Strong command of cryptographic algorithms and primitives
- Experience with C++ and English proficiency at B2 level or higher
Who this fits
This role suits a cryptographer interested in developing zero-knowledge proof systems. It is remote and based in Berlin; the working language is English.
From the employer
=nil; Foundationhas been at the forefront of Ethereum scalability solutions since 2018. With a mission to overcome the Ethereum scalability challenge, the team has been working on cutting-edge products such as =nil;’s native Proof Market, zkLLVM, and Placeholder, combining advanced cryptography, zero-knowledge technology, and database management systems.
Now we are looking for an experienced Cryptographer, who has an experience or a strong interest in developing zkProof systems.
Responsibilities
- Developing cryptography algorithms design including proof system design.
- Design circuits for protocols’ state proofs for a proof system.
- Academic writing.
- Security analysis.
- Research other solutions related to proof-system\circuits\other cryptography tasks.
MS with major in Applied Math or equivalent experience
Expertise in cryptographic algorithms and primitives
MS with major in Applied Math or equivalent experience
C++ experience
Understanding or experience in ZK proof techniques, zk-SNARK circuits or proof systems (for example, Groth16, Halo, Plonk, STARKs, Marlin) is a strong plus
The language is English, so you’re supposed to be at least B2 level