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Security Software Research Engineer - PhD
Job Posted: 6 days ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: 22 days
Job Description
PhD level Security Software Research Engineer / Cryptographer with strong low level programming skills to work on Security Software & Blockchain protocols - Fully Remote - based in UK or Europe.
A Junior / Mid level Research Engineer with a PhD in Mathematics, Computing or Cryptography coupled with strong programming skills (C/C++, Go, Rust, Solidity) will join an innovative start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research.
You’ll undertake Software Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance, bringing an appreciation (or personal interest in) real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code. Of particular interest is knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs.
You should ideally bring the following:
* Minimum of Masters Degree with 2+ years commercial low level programming experience and/or a PhD in Mathematics, Computing, Cryptography or similar relevant discipline gained from a top tier University.
* Working / Research knowledge of Compilers, Cryptography, Blockchain and/or Algorithms.
* Highly beneficial to bring experience of zero-knowledge proofs.
* Proficiency in programming languages to include Go and Rust, Solidity and C/C++.
* Experience with low level software either as an engineer or researcher.
* An understanding of mathematical models particularly for financial instruments and an awareness of code security.
* A regular user of programming language theory.
* Designing with a bigger picture in mind i.e. relating to consequences of decisions.
What the PhD level Security Software Research Engineer / Cryptographer will be involved with:
* Reviewing complex, high assurance smart contract code.
* Applying your engineering skills to build custom tools to rapidly assess, explore or secure the code.
* Advising clients to make informed decisions about risk to their financial systems; using your expertise to help solve hard security problems.
* You’ll continually enhance your skills in both personal and professional development opportunities.
You must be a British or EU National and can work remotely from various European locations (Details on application). A competitive salary will be offered plus a generous bonusBefore You Apply
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