Senior Cryptography & Blockchain Engineer (PQC)

MITRE; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 259,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE seeks a senior cryptography researcher and leader to guide R&D across cryptographic foundations for blockchain, PKI, and digital assets. The role emphasizes cryptography, trust, and practical deployment within secure environments.

The candidate will analyze DeFi ecosystems, governance concepts, and tokenized assets, while contributing to cross‑team collaboration and sponsor engagement. On-site work is required at least three days per week.

Qualifications

• Experience with cryptographic primitives and protocols.
• Strong background in cryptography and related standards.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research and development efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and R&D functions focused on cryptographic foundations for blockchain and Web3.
• Analyze DeFi, DAOs, smart contracts, and digital assets concepts.
• Identify vulnerabilities and risks in digital asset ecosystems and propose safeguards.

Skills

Zero Knowledge cryptography

Threshold cryptography

Post‑quantum cryptography

Cybersecurity for digital assets

Technical program management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

MITRE seeks a senior cryptography researcher and leader to guide R&D across cryptographic foundations for blockchain, PKI, and digital assets. The role emphasizes cryptography, trust, and practical deployment within secure environments.

The candidate will analyze DeFi ecosystems, governance concepts, and tokenized assets, while contributing to cross‑team collaboration and sponsor engagement. On-site work is required at least three days per week.