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Microsoft · 17 hours ago

Senior Researcher - Zero Knowledge Proof - Microsoft Research

positionRedmond, WA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$120K/yr - $235K/yr

Microsoft is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Researcher in Zero Knowledge Proofs within their Security Research Group. The role involves advancing high-speed cryptography and building next-generation zero-knowledge proof systems to enhance security and usability in real-world applications.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement the next-generation prover
Make proof systems accessible to non-experts by supporting application logic specified in high-level languages (improve usability and reduce the cost to develop new applications)
Support post-quantum secure crypto
Publish papers in top security and cryptography conferences

Qualification

Zero Knowledge ProofsHigh-speed CryptographyPost-quantum CryptographyRustProof System DesignResearch PublicationCollaboration

Required

PhD in Computer Science or related field (or currently pursuing)

Preferred

Prior experience with designing and implementing high-speed proof systems
Familiarity and prior experience with post-quantum cryptographic primitives (e.g., lattice-based commitments)
Experience with Rust
Familiarity with making proof systems usable with compilers

Company

Microsoft

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Microsoft is a software corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells a range of software products and services.
dateFounded in 1975
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Redmond, Washington, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.microsoft.com

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1M
Key Investors
Technology Venture Investors
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Satya Nadella
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Vukani Mngxati
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