Research Scientist - Remote

Overview

Sei Labs is seeking a Research Scientist to work on groundbreaking problems in blockchain research and engineering, contributing to the development of the Sei Blockchain.

In Short

• Conduct original research in blockchain systems.
• Collaborate with engineers to translate research into scalable systems.
• Publish papers and technical reports.
• Partner with leading researchers in the field.
• Influence engineering decisions based on rigorous analysis.
• Work on problems unsolved in academia and industry.
• Join a small, ambitious team.
• Focus on cryptography, distributed systems, and consensus.
• Opportunity for early-career researchers.
• Be part of a globally distributed, fully remote team.

Requirements

• PhD in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields.
• 0–2 years of post-PhD experience (Postdocs welcome).
• Strong background in cryptography, distributed systems, consensus, game theory, or applied mathematics.
• Curiosity for blockchain/web3 research.
• Motivation to shape production systems and protocols.

Benefits

• Work on cutting-edge technology.
• Join a team of industry veterans.
• Opportunity to publish research.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits.