Applied Cryptographer

Summary

Pluto is hiring a skilled Zero Knowledge (ZK) Circuit Engineer to develop advanced proving systems for their cutting-edge products. The engineer will implement and optimize cryptographic code, focusing on zero-knowledge circuits, research academic papers, develop open-source tools, and collaborate with systems engineers. The team is fully remote, based in NYC and California.

Requirements

• Strong math and cryptography background
• Deep understanding of modern zero knowledge proving systems and cryptographic primitives like zk-SNARKs (e.g., PLONK) and frameworks like halo2, r1cs, plonky2
• Strong knowledge of algorithms or optimizations
• Experience with Rust

Responsibilities

• Implement and optimize open-source cutting-edge cryptography and complex zero knowledge circuits for proof generation and private computation, focusing on circuit construction and optimization
• Research and implement cryptographic academic papers, exploring novel techniques and ideas
• Development of open-source zero knowledge developer tools
• Work with systems engineers to integrate your circuits

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in advanced cryptographic techniques like multi-party computation (MPC)
• Experience building with trusted enclaves like Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) or other Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs)
• Understanding of the internals of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) or other Virtual Machine architectures
• Experience with Solidity and smart contract development
• Experience building open-source developer tools

Benefits

• Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Internet and Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Remote-First Stipend (Your choice of technical setup and equipment)
• Conference Travel Stipend
• Quarterly team offsites
• Open Vacation Policy