Senior Cryptography Engineer

Placements24; Benoni; Híbrido; ZAR 2.964.000 - 4.281.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Stock options

Research budget

Remote-friendly team

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cryptography Engineer to lead R&D in advanced cryptographic techniques for blockchain platforms. You will design, implement, and validate cryptographic protocols, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to tokenomics and security analyses in a remote-friendly, globally distributed team.

Applicants should hold a PhD or MS in cryptography or CS, with publications and strong practical experience in homomorphic encryption, ECC, ZK proofs, and formal verification.

Formación

• PhD or MS with a strong cryptography focus and publications in top venues.
• Proven research and development in applied cryptography.
• Experience with modern primitives, e.g., ZK proofs, ECC, homomorphic encryption.

Responsabilidades

• Research and develop advanced cryptographic techniques for blockchain.
• Design and analyze protocols for privacy-preserving transactions and ZK proofs.
• Optimize cryptographic algorithms for performance in decentralized environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate cryptographic solutions.
• Conduct security reviews and formal verification of implementations.
• Stay current with cryptography and blockchain research.
• Publish findings in academic venues and contribute to open-source libraries.
• Mentor junior engineers and influence cryptography team vision.
• Contribute to tokenomics design and security analysis.

Conocimientos

Cryptography

Zero-knowledge

Homomorphic

ECC

Formal verification

Distributed systems

C++/Rust/Go

Educación

PhD in Cryptography

MS in CS or Cryptography

Herramientas

Formal verification tools

Open-source cryptographic libraries

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is a cutting-edge technology firm specializing in advanced cryptographic solutions for blockchain applications. They are seeking a Senior Cryptography Engineer to lead research and development in applying modern cryptographic techniques to enhance security, privacy, and efficiency within decentralized systems. This is a crucial role for an individual with a deep theoretical understanding and practical experience in cryptography, eager to make a significant impact in the blockchain space. The position offers the opportunity to work on highly complex and challenging problems, contributing to the development of next-generation blockchain protocols and security features. As a remote-friendly organization, we encourage applications from talented individuals worldwide who are passionate about pushing the boundaries of cryptographic innovation. You will collaborate with a team of world-class researchers and engineers to design, implement, and validate cryptographic algorithms and protocols relevant to distributed ledger technologies. This role demands a rigorous, analytical mindset and a commitment to academic and practical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and development on advanced cryptographic techniques applicable to blockchain and distributed systems.
• Design, implement, and analyze cryptographic protocols for privacy-preserving transactions, secure multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proofs, and consensus mechanisms.
• Develop and optimize cryptographic algorithms for performance and security in decentralized environments.
• Collaborate with software engineers to integrate cryptographic solutions into blockchain platforms and applications.
• Perform security reviews and formal verification of cryptographic implementations.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements in cryptography, theoretical computer science, and blockchain technology.
• Publish research findings in reputable academic venues and contribute to open-source cryptographic libraries.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical vision of the cryptography team.
• Contribute to the design and security analysis of tokenomics and incentive mechanisms.

Requirements

• Ph.D. or M.S. in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related field with a strong focus on cryptography.
• Proven track record of research and development in applied cryptography, with publications in top-tier conferences or journals.
• Deep understanding of modern cryptographic primitives, protocols, and techniques (e.g., homomorphic encryption, elliptic curve cryptography, ZK-SNARKs/STARKs).
• Experience implementing cryptographic algorithms in programming languages like C++, Rust, or Go.
• Familiarity with blockchain technology and its cryptographic underpinnings.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Experience with formal verification methods is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and lead research initiatives.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Generous research and development budget.
• Opportunity to work on groundbreaking cryptographic research.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Support for academic publications and conference attendance.
• Collaborative environment with leading experts in the field.