Crypto Research Intern - Remote

Overview

o1Labs’ vision is to create an internet where developers use programmable cryptography to create more powerful applications. We have successfully incubated the Mina Protocol and are now in the next stage of our journey as the world’s premier zero-knowledge tooling provider.

In Short

• Join a small, collaborative team as a Crypto Research Intern.
• Work on Project Untitled, a federated storage solution.
• Collaborate on protocol design and cryptographic research.
• Analyze existing solutions and propose improvements.
• Document research findings and implementation details.
• Implement and test cryptographic protocols.
• Clear communication of abstract ideas is essential.
• No prior web3/blockchain experience required.
• Mentorship from experienced cryptographers and engineers.
• Potential for academic publication and open-source contributions.

Requirements

• Understanding of cryptographic primitives and protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and ability to work remotely.
• Experience with writing academic papers.
• Familiarity with blockchain/distributed ledger technology.

Benefits

• Exposure to cutting-edge research in applied cryptography.
• Practical experience implementing theoretical protocols.
• Mentorship opportunities.
• Diverse and inclusive company culture.
• Encouragement for underrepresented groups to apply.