Cryptography Researcher_

Cryptography Researcher

Plexus have teamed up with a bleeding edge ZKP hardware accelerator. They are looking for a Cryptography Researcher to delve into the realm of Zero-Knowledge Proof (ZKP) protocols and enhance their efficiency. Your role will involve close collaboration with the cryptography and hardware team, with the primary goal of optimising hardware solutions.

Responsibilities:
 

• Conduct a comprehensive analysis of existing ZKP protocols, examining both code implementations and academic papers.
• Conceptualize and propose innovative designs and optimizations for ZKP protocols.
• Enhance our current hardware design by integrating cutting-edge algorithms.
• Keep our engineering team well-informed about the latest advancements in ZKP research.
• Foster collaborative relationships with universities and external researchers to drive technological advancements.

Qualifications:
 

• Possess a robust foundation in mathematics and cryptography.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, C++, or similar.
• Ability to comprehend and generate scholarly papers, and effectively communicate research findings to engineering teams.
• Experience in the development of blockchain infrastructure is a plus.

Benefits:

• Global remote role
• $100-$250K Base salary (Seniority dependent)
• Chance to join a world-class team working on cutting edge tech
• Well-funded organisation, backed by some of the best VC’s in the industry (Polychain amongst others)