Applied Cryptography Researcher

Summary

Join IOG, a blockchain technology company, as an Applied Cryptography Researcher. This role demands expertise in applied cryptography and practical cryptographic implementation. You will lead and contribute to novel cryptographic research, translate research into engineering specifications, and meticulously review cryptographic protocols. Collaboration with architects and engineers is key, focusing on post-quantum cryptography and optimizing existing primitives. The position requires a PhD and significant development experience. Remote work and various benefits are offered.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science/Engineering or Applied Mathematics
• A minimum of 4-5 years development experience in the field
• Experience working with Git and version control
• Expert knowledge of applied cryptography & best practices
• Expert knowledge of ZK protocols, such as PlonK and IPA commitment scheme
• Expert knowledge of elliptic curve cryptography
• Expert knowledge of post quantum security techniques
• Familiarity with blockchain cryptography and constructions
• Practical experience with implementation of cryptographic primitives
• Expert in terms of cryptographic design
• Good understanding of implementation and engineering constraints
• Security sensibility related to cryptographic implementation
• Excellent theoretical cryptography and mathematical knowledge
• Ability to read cryptographic papers, explain them, and manage delivery of their implementation

Responsibilities

• Extract requirements from product and engineering regarding cryptographic primitives
• Lead and contribute to novel cryptographic research meeting such requirements
• Support prototyping of cryptographic systems
• Translate research into rigorous engineering specifications & implementations
• Meticulously review cryptographic protocols and proposed primitives
• Write research papers for submission to top cryptologic conferences and journals
• Contribute to peer-reviewed publications
• Participate in weekly research meetings

Benefits

• Remote work
• Laptop reimbursement
• New starter package to buy hardware essentials (headphones, monitor, etc)
• Learning & Development opportunities
• Competitive PTO