CertiK · 2 months ago
Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Expert
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $220K/yr
2+ years expCertiK is the largest blockchain security auditor providing a comprehensive suite of tools to secure the industry. The Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Expert will support security-related services, focusing on zero-knowledge proof systems and blockchain security research while collaborating with a team of security professionals.
BlockchainCyber SecuritySoftwareWeb3
Responsibilities
Collaborate directly with the external protocol developers to audit their code and secure their implementation of cryptographic protocols
Conduct in-depth security research in cryptographic protocols and publish your findings in technical blog posts/conferences
Research zero-knowledge protocols, translating complex academic papers into accessible insights for other engineers
Identify and incorporate common vulnerabilities in zero-knowledge protocols to internal tools. Stay informed about the latest advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography
Qualification
Required
Minimum educational background: Bachelor's degree ( plus minimum 2 years of relevant work experience) or Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields
Strong foundation in cryptography, including elliptic curve cryptography, cryptographic protocol design, implementation and circuit design
Familiarity with zero-knowledge proof systems, such as SNARKs, STARKs, and Bulletproofs
Proficient in at least one of the programming languages, C/C++, Go or Rust
Preferred
Familiarity with the blockchain ecosystem, such as Ethereum and layer2 ZK-rollups
Familiarity with domain-specific languages such as Circom
Familiarity with multi-party computation (MPC)
A strong background in Mathematics
Experience in blockchain security
Working experience in ZK systems
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
HSA (with high deductible plan)
FSA
Flexible paid time off
Holidays
Variable commission program for business development sales roles
Company
CertiK
CertiK leverages formal verification technology to mathematically ensure security in systems software.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
CertiK has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (6)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$300.2MKey Investors
SoftBank Vision Fund,Tiger Global ManagementAdvent International,Insight Partners,Tiger Global ManagementSequoia Capital
2022-04-22Series B· $60M
2022-03-29Series B· $88M
2021-12-01Series B· $80M
Leadership Team
Ronghui Gu
Co-Founder
Jason Nieh
Chief Scientist
Recent News
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