Senior Cryptography Engineer

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research grants

Executive health benefits

Conference funding

Access to cutting-edge facilities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Cryptography Engineer to join our advanced R&D team. You will design, implement, and analyze cryptographic protocols underpinning our blockchain systems and digital asset solutions.

You will work with state-of-the-art techniques to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and security, while collaborating with researchers and industry experts to stay at the forefront of cryptographic advancements.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in applied cryptography research and development.
• Strong foundation in number theory, abstract algebra, and information theory.
• Experience implementing cryptographic primitives and protocols in C++, Python, or Rust.
• Experience with blockchain security principles and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and protocols for blockchain applications.
• Analyze the security of existing cryptographic implementations and identify weaknesses.
• Research novel cryptographic techniques, including zero-knowledge proofs, homomorphic encryption, and post-quantum cryptography.
• Develop and maintain cryptographic libraries and tools to support engineering teams.
• Collaborate with academic researchers and industry experts to stay at the forefront of cryptographic advancements.

Skills

Cryptography fundamentals

C++/Python/Rust

Security research

Education

PhD or Master in Cryptography/CS/Math

Tools

Crypto libraries

Security tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly specialized Senior Cryptography Engineer to join their advanced research and development team in Pretoria . This role focuses on the design, implementation, and analysis of cryptographic protocols that underpin our secure blockchain systems and digital asset solutions. You will work on state-of-the-art cryptographic techniques, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and security of our platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement advanced cryptographic algorithms and protocols for blockchain applications.
• Analyze the security of existing cryptographic implementations and identify potential weaknesses.
• Conduct research into novel cryptographic techniques, including zero-knowledge proofs, homomorphic encryption, and post-quantum cryptography.
• Develop and maintain cryptographic libraries and tools to support engineering teams.
• Collaborate with academic researchers and industry experts to stay at the forefront of cryptographic advancements.

Requirements

• PhD or Master's degree in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• 5+ years of experience in applied cryptography research and development.
• Strong theoretical foundation in number theory, abstract algebra, and information theory.
• Proficiency in implementing cryptographic primitives and protocols in languages like C++, Python, or Rust.
• Experience with blockchain security principles and cryptographic applications in distributed systems.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package with research grants and bonuses.
• Comprehensive executive health benefits.
• Generous funding for attending leading cryptography and security conferences.
• Access to cutting-edge research facilities and computational resources in Pretoria .
• A culture that fosters deep technical expertise and groundbreaking innovation.