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Cryptography Engineer

Heliax

Remote within Asia

BJT (–6/+0 h)

Posted about 2 months ago

Monitor the state of the research field for compelling new theoretical advances.

Tech stack

  • Cryptography

Heliax’s work includes the Anoma protocol and Namada.


Anoma is the universal intent machine, introducing intent-centric architecture for a new paradigm of human-centric applications. Anoma provides a universal multichain interface for building fully decentralized intent-centric apps that can satisfy user needs and preferences across any network. Enabling decentralized counterparty discovery, solving, and multichain atomic settlement, Anoma removes the need for complicated UX, addrsses coordination problems, and paves the way for a user controlled internet.


Namada is the shielded asset hub rewarding users to protect the multichain. Enabling full control over the sharing of personal data in on-chain activities, Namada uses advanced ZK cryptography to deliver unparalleled data protection to existing assets, applications, and blockchain networks. Namada introduces shielded cross-chain interactions and passive rewards for holding assets in and strengthening its shielded set.


Overview


  • Evaluate and analyze existing zkSNARK and zkSTARK proof systems for security, expressivity, and performance; monitor the state of the research field for compelling new theoretical advances
  • Evaluate and analyze existing zkvms such as Cairo, Rics0, Nexus, SP1 and Jolt for expressivity, and performance
  • Update & alter existing cryptographic protocols and arithmetic circuits, customize them for specific proof-of-concept and production use-cases
  • Produce technical specifications for designs & instantiations of cryptographic protocols and assist with implementation in coordination with team members
  • Implement, review, and test cryptographic operations & protocols, primarily in Rust, evaluate existing implementations


Qualifications


  • Prior experience with cryptographic protocols, especially zkSNARKS or zkSTARKs
  • Prior experience in low-level systems programming, ideally in Rust
  • Self-motivated & self-organized


Bonus Qualifications


  • Academic research background in mathematics, computer science, economics, and/or game theory
  • Prior experience with distributed ledger (blockchain) technology
  • Experience in a functional programming language such as Elixir or Haskell


Example projects



Misc


Remote or local (Zürich/Zug, Berlin). When remote, preferred if mostly located within Asia.


Ideally someone who enjoys travel, nature and hiking. Often we find that protocols are best designed not in a meeting room but rather on a trail 🏔️.


What makes you a perfect
candidate for this role

  • An academic degree in the relevant field

  • 2+

    years of commercial experience
  • Corresponding level of skills:

    zk-SNARKs

    intermediate

  • Language skills:

    English

    intermediate

Compensation

Competitive

Role type

Full time

Visa sponsorship

Not provided

Benefits & perks

  • Remote Working

  • Flexible Working

  • Conference Tickets

  • Travel opportunities

  • Unlimited Vacation

  • Team Workouts

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