Software Engineer – Cryptography
| Company | Nexus |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Cryptography, Formal Methods, or a related field of Computer Science
- Expert experience with Rust, having shipped production-level code
- Proficiency in C/C++/Go is also considered
- Experience implementing production-grade cryptography
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Embrace a high-energy startup mentality, and be ready to thrive in the dynamic and fast-paced landscape of the zero-knowledge industry and scientific advancements.
Responsibilities
- Implement cutting-edge high-performance zero-knowledge proof systems, vector/polynomial commitment schemes, lookup arguments, arithmetic circuits, and varied types of zkSNARKs / zkSTARKs in Rust
- Be at the frontiers of cryptography and follow the latest advancements in cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs research
- Collaborate effectively and fast with our research and engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration with the product, partners and clients.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.