Remote Applied Cryptographer

Summary

The job is for a Cryptography Hardware Engineer at Fabric, where the main focus is on developing hardware for next-generation cryptography systems, particularly Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) protocols. The role involves various technical tasks such as cryptography system development, product improvements, framework enhancement, and technical advisory.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Engineering
• Strong familiarity with the uses and implementations of Zero-Knowledge Proofs (ZKPs)
• Experience implementing cryptographic algorithms in hardware, particularly FPGAs
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Rust or Python, with a deep understanding of cryptography-related programming
• Previous experience working on a cryptography product
• An aptitude for problem-solving and a keen eye for details

Responsibilities

• Cryptography System Development: Utilize our framework to express modern cryptography systems, with a particular focus on Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) protocols. Design and implement secure and efficient cryptographic solutions
• Product Improvements: Perform HW/SW co-design across the algorithms, the microarchitecture, and the ISA
• Framework Enhancement: Continuously improve our existing framework and debugging tools based on your experience using them. Streamline the development process, optimize performance, and ensure robustness
• Technical Advisory: Advise customers on how to effectively use our system framework to build production systems, ensuring the security and integrity of their cryptographic implementations
• Research and Knowledge: Stay up to date on the latest advances in the field of cryptography, including emerging ZKP/FHE/PQC protocols and other relevant technologies. Incorporate these advancements into our products