Principal Researcher

Summary

Join Supra, a fast-growing startup pioneering the future of information services in global markets, as an Applied Researcher. You will contribute to research and development in core areas like fault-tolerant distributed systems and cryptography. This role involves studying research papers, evaluating ideas, implementing prototypes, and communicating findings. Supra offers a fully remote, flexible work environment with competitive compensation and benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, and national holidays.

Requirements

• Masters or PhD in computer science
• Published papers at top tier peer-reviewed venues in any of the fields of cryptography, distributed systems design, formal methods, algorithms
• Experience working in a research lab
• Good familiarity in a couple of programming languages in the list of Java, Rust, GoLang, JavaScript/NodeJS, Solidity
• Experience in working with GitHub codebases
• Hands-on experience on open source projects
• Standard algorithms and data structure knowledge
• Basic understanding of cryptography and smart contract development
• Pro-active communication and collaboration abilities with native-level proficiency in written and oral English

Responsibilities

• Studying, comprehending and discussing research papers
• Theoretical / mathematical and empirical evaluation of the research ideas
• Implementing prototypes and / or production ready software
• Lucid and articulate communication via discussions, reports / presentations / papers

Preferred Qualifications

Mathematics background with strong hold on probability modelling and analysis

Benefits

• Fully remote environment with adaptable working hours
• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible paid time off, sick leave, and other time-off options, adjusted in line with local regulations
• Paid leave in accordance with local guidelines for National Holidays
• Comprehensive health coverage options, including medical, dental, and vision benefits