Protocol Researcher

Summary

The job description is for a researcher role at Succinct, a company focused on making zero-knowledge proofs accessible to developers. The role involves collaborating with the team to scale research efforts, increasing public presence of existing research, analyzing new protocols in the crypto and ZK ecosystem, and influencing strategy, growth, marketing, and product.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of existing crypto protocols and blockchain architecture
• High-level understanding of basics of ZK and why ZK is important to the future of blockchain
• Excellent written communication skills around presenting research findings in an understandable way that appeals to crypto-natives
• Previous track record of crisp writing on blockchain-related, complex technical topics
• Passion for researching a wide variety of domains and ability to pick up new domains quickly

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team to scale Succinct’s research efforts
• Increase public presence of existing research that Succinct does
• Analyze new protocols in the crypto and ZK ecosystem and relate it to Succinct’s roadmap

Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding of ZK cryptography and/or some coding background

Benefits

• Above-market salary and generous equity compensation
• Unlimited PTO
• Health, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Lunch and dinner provided at the office
• Optional, company-paid travel to events and conferences