ARBITRUM is hiring a
Technical Researcher in Cayman Islands

Summary

The job is for a research specialist at the Arbitrum Foundation, tasked with conducting research to benefit the Arbitrum DAO and wider Ethereum ecosystem. The role involves designing, writing, and implementing technical specifications, collaborating with researchers within the Ethereum ecosystem, and publishing research findings.

Requirements

• Relevant research and development experience, in academic or industry settings
• Doctorate degree is beneficial, but it is not a strict requirement
• A portfolio of work to demonstrate a track record on your research output
• Specialist expertise in topics relevant for cryptocurrencies including (but not restricted to) cryptographic algorithms, data science, smart contract development or trust engineering

Responsibilities

• Design, write, and implement technical specifications
• Proactively implement feasibility or exploratory studies
• Collaborate with researchers within the wider Ethereum ecosystem
• Reason, and explain in a public space, about emerging trends in the crypto ecosystem
• Publish the research, in a respective medium, to the Arbitrum (and wider Ethereum) community

Preferred Qualifications

• Open-mind approach and willingness to follow the rapidly evolving field of cryptocurrencies
• Ability, and exceedingly desire to, explain technical topics in very simple terms
• Desire to support a rapidly growing family of layer-2 technologies
• Desire to interact and work with all members of the Arbitrum DAO
• A mentality and willingness to share exciting results as soon as feasibly possible

Benefits

At the Arbitrum Foundation, we believe that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are essential to our success. We are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity