Microsoft · 2 weeks ago
Senior Research Software Engineer - Security & Cryptography
Redmond, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $235K/yr
4+ years expMicrosoft is a leading technology company that empowers every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. The Senior Research Software Engineer will design and implement zero-knowledge circuits for cryptographic operations, contributing to the development of secure and scalable systems in the cloud while collaborating with experts in the field.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement ZK circuits for real-world applications including signature verification and state management via Merkle trees
Use and extend circuit Software Development Kits (SDKs) to accelerate development
Develop reusable circuit components and SDKs to support new token standards
Add new functionality, extend existing functionality, and maintain high-speed cryptography libraries like Nova
Upgrade proof systems to include recent developments/optimizations
Parallelize proof generation across machines
GPU-based optimization of proving process
Embody our culture and values
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical field AND 4+ years technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, Rust + OR equivalent experience
Experience with constraint systems and ZK proof systems
Preferred
Doctorate (PhD) or Master's Degree in Computer Science or related fields
Prior experience with ZK circuit development using frameworks like Bellpepper, Circom, or Arkworks
Familiarity with blockchain token standards
Familiarity with state-of-the-art proof systems
Prior experience with implementing and optimizing proof systems
Benefits
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation.
Company
Microsoft
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