Software Engineer in Applied Cryptography - Remote

Overview

As a Software Engineer in Applied Cryptography, you will contribute to building, optimizing, and securing Barretenberg, our state-of-the-art cryptography library. This is a highly technical role focused on advancing zero-knowledge (zk) technology, with opportunities to work across our stack to enable privacy-preserving solutions in Web3. Your contributions will directly influence the scalability, security, and functionality of decentralized applications.

In Short

• Contribute to the Barretenberg cryptography library.
• Optimize core protocols for speed and efficiency.
• Refactor code for clarity and maintainability.
• Implement memory-constrained proving in WASM environments.
• Update and enhance verifier smart contracts.
• Improve horizontal scaling for rollup provers.
• Contribute to Noir, a DSL for zero-knowledge circuits.
• Conduct rigorous testing and audits for secure implementation.
• Participate in security event response.
• Work in a flexible and remote environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrable expertise in C++ or Rust development.
• Pragmatic and security-first approach to software development.
• Strong mathematical foundation with enthusiasm for privacy technologies.
• Exceptional problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Well-developed organizational and team communication capabilities.
• Minimum 3 years of industry experience in software engineering.
• Knowledge of zk-SNARKs or similar zero-knowledge proof systems.
• Strong foundation in mathematics and cryptography.
• Familiarity with security analysis techniques.
• Passion for the Web3 and blockchain space.

Benefits

• A highly competitive compensation package (including equity).
• Flexible and remote work environment.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays annually.
• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of blockchain.