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BTQ · 2 months ago

Applied Cryptogapher

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$150K/yr - $250K/yr

BTQ is developing advanced post-quantum secure hardware and is seeking a talented applied cryptographer to help map classical and post-quantum algorithms onto this innovative technology. The role involves implementing high-performance cryptographic primitives, conducting tests to ensure code correctness, and collaborating with hardware teams to enhance security capabilities.

BlockchainInformation TechnologyQuantum ComputingSoftware

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Implementing high-performance cryptographic primitives in accelerator code

Creating C routines that wrap cryptographic primitives

Developing tooling to efficiently produce machine code for cryptographic primitives

Conducting unit and functional tests of code to demonstrate correctness and robustness

Collaborating with the hardware team to develop new hardware capabilities

Following the development of side-channel attacks against hardware and implementing software mitigations

Qualification

Cryptographic algorithmsPythonCC++Hardware securityPost-quantum cryptographyCompilersAssemblersCreative problem solving

Required

BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience

Familiarity with standard cryptographic algorithms and families, including RSA, ECC, AES, SHA-2, and SHA-3

Experience implementing at least one modern cryptographic algorithm, like RSA, ECC, AES, SHA-2, SHA-3, CRYSTALS-Kyber, CRYSTALS-Dilithium

Background in Python and C or C++

Understanding of hardware implementations of cryptography on ASICs or FPGAs

To conform to US Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State