Security Cryptography Researcher Engineer Remote

Least Authority TFA; Berlin; Remote; EUR 50.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An innovative firm is seeking a Security or Cryptography Researcher & Engineer to contribute to exciting projects in advanced applied cryptography and distributed systems. This role involves collaborating with a dedicated Security Consulting team, analyzing designs, and providing insights on blockchain protocols and zero-knowledge proofs. Ideal candidates will have a strong interest in decentralized technologies and a solid foundation in programming languages. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing security best practices and making a meaningful impact in the field.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in security research and engineering for advanced applied cryptography.
• Familiarity with distributed systems and blockchain technologies.

Aufgaben

• Analyze designs, specifications, and codebases for security projects.
• Collaborate with the Security Consulting team on various projects.

Kenntnisse

Python

SPSS

R

Data Modeling

Writing Skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Stata

Jobbeschreibung

This position can be project-based, part-time, or full-time based on your interests and our needs.

We are looking for a Security or Cryptography Researcher & Engineer to join our team. You could be a software engineer, computer scientist, or mathematician interested in security research and engineering for advanced applied cryptography, especially with distributed systems. This position will collaborate with our Security Consulting team on projects ranging from blockchain protocols to data management and zero-knowledge proofs. Responsibilities include analyzing designs, specifications, and codebases, documenting findings, providing recommendations, and communicating with consulting clients. Research will utilize the latest security best practices, knowledge of advancements in related fields, and previous experience or findings.

The ideal candidate has interest in some of the following areas:

• Distributed & decentralized technologies
• Applied & advanced cryptography like Zero-Knowledge Proofs
• Blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web 3.0 systems
• Open source software and development practices
• Security research and knowledge sharing to advance best practices
• Adversarial scenarios, attack vectors, and threat modeling
• Privacy-enhancing technologies and secure communication tools
• A deep understanding of at least one programming language, with a willingness to learn additional ones including but not limited to: Go, Rust, Haskell, Solidity, Michelson, C

Learn more about our security consulting work by browsing our published reports.

Required Experience: Unclear seniority level

Key Skills: Intelligence Community experience, Python, SPSS, Microsoft Word, R, Regression Analysis, Windows, Stata, Microsoft PowerPoint, Research Experience, Data Modeling, Writing Skills