Head of Applied Cryptography - Remote

Overview

As Head of Applied Cryptography at IOG, you will be responsible for defining the roadmap for cryptographic innovation and managing a team of applied cryptographers.

In Short

• Define a short, mid and long term roadmap for implementation of cryptographic primitives.
• Synchronize with the Director of Architecture to validate the roadmap and strategy.
• Interact with research, engineering, and product management teams.
• Structure the team to satisfy the cryptographic roadmap.
• Interview cryptography engineer candidates.
• Manage a team of cryptographers and enforce best practices.
• Provide secure implementations of cryptographic primitives.
• Read and review cryptographic research papers.
• Design and implement cryptographic primitives in production-grade software.
• Review and improve common cryptographic primitives.

Requirements

• Experience in cryptography and software development.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Experience in coordinating with multiple teams.
• Knowledge of cryptographic research and implementation.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative blockchain projects.
• Collaborative and creative work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.
• Flexible working arrangements.