Remote Senior Protocol Researcher

Summary

Join us in driving the future of protocol security and design at Eigen Labs. This role combines cutting-edge cryptographic research with practical implementation, requiring someone who can think both theoretically and pragmatically.

Requirements

• PhD in Computer Science or related technical field (e.g., physics or mathematics)
• Background in distributed systems of cryptography research labs
• Proven ability in protocol design and blockchain systems architecture
• Incentive/mechanism design experience
• Adversarial thinking and security analysis
• Game theory and economic modeling
• Strong mathematical foundation in computer science

Responsibilities

• Advance the protocol’s data availability sampling, decentralization of dispersal, and operator set management capabilities
• End-to-end protocol design and implementation oversight
• Security review process for protocol updates
• Research roadmap for protocol improvements
• Collaboration with external security auditors
• Technical documentation and specifications
• Mentorship of junior protocol researchers

Benefits

• Employer-covered Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• 401k
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• 12 weeks of fully paid maternity and paternity leave