Research Engineer (Cryptography/Security)

P2P; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech provider in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks is seeking research engineers specializing in IoT security. You will lead decentralized IoT projects, build proof of concepts, and collaborate on innovative solutions. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of technology with blockchain integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering or relevant experience.
• Experience with open-source hardware and security chips.
• Proficient in programming languages like C/C++ or Rust.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in IoT security areas including hardware root-of-trust.
• Build IoT prototypes and products by collaborating with partners.
• Write technical reports and present findings at events.

Skills

IoT security

communication

programming languages

decentralized IoT architecture

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Engineering

Tools

Raspberry Pi

Arduino

TPM

secure element

Job description

Our Vision: Machines Will Be Our Future Workforce

At MachineFi Lab, we're actively building the future today by powering the new reward economy through a fairer, safer, and more rewarding Internet of Things (IoT). Our mission centers on Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), leveraging blockchain technology for global capital formation and human coordination. We enable contributions to infrastructure across wireless, mobility, compute, energy, storage, and more, empowering individuals to invest in and shape our future society. Utilizing advanced blockchain infrastructure, DePIN Modules, and expertise in blockchain-integrated devices, MachineFi is leading the DePIN revolution.

Are you a maverick? A digital renegade? Someone who challenges the status quo and believes you can change the world? If so, MachineFi is for you. Join us to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

WHAT YOU’LL ACHIEVE:

1. Conduct research in IoT security areas such as hardware root-of-trust (TPM, secure element), secure OS, decentralized security architecture, TEE, secure boot, over-the-air updates.
2. Write technical reports or research articles and present findings at industry or academic events.
3. Build IoT prototypes and products by collaborating with partners and engineers.
4. Work with the product team to integrate IoT hardware into blockchain & IoT solutions.
5. Participate in industry consortiums and standardization activities.
6. Collaborate with internal and external researchers and engineers to develop cutting-edge blockchain & IoT solutions.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer engineering or related field, or relevant R&D experience.
• Experience with open-source hardware (e.g., Raspberry Pi, Arduino) and security chips (e.g., TPM, secure element).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Rust.
• Strong communication, writing, presentation skills, and ability to influence partners.
• Quick learner of decentralized IoT architecture and blockchain technologies.

About MachineFi and Our Culture:

MachineFi Lab, IoTeX’s core developer, leads in Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks (DePIN), a Web3 category expected to become a multi-trillion-dollar economy powered by billions of devices and sensors. Our team of over 60 researchers and engineers developed W3bstream, the first decentralized off-chain compute framework for smart devices and real-world data. We provide middleware and tools for Web2 to Web3 integration, unlocking new business opportunities with Proof-of-Anything technology, applicable to data sets like location, activity, and human engagement.

Our tools enable creating X-and-earn scenarios such as play-and-earn, walk-and-earn, sleep-and-earn—community-owned networks like smart cities and utilities. Backed by top VCs including Samsung Next, Jump Crypto, Draper Dragon, and others, MachineFi Lab is building technology to bring the metaverse into the real world and vice versa.