Summary

THE WORK:

For this role, we are looking for motivated individuals with expertise in the latest blockchain cryptography and security. This high-impact role allows you to shape the vision and the future of the team.

A successful candidate will design new cryptographic systems based on the Crypto 2.0 standards: multi-party computation protocols, homomorphic encryption, and zero-knowledge proofs. These systems generate and manage cryptocurrency wallet keys and sign transactions in environments with mutual distrust, where multiple parties are engaged in joint computational work.  

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

A candidate will be responsible for:

1. Technical analysis of academic whitepapers 
2. Research and implementation of elements of cryptographic systems
3. Validating results with rigorous proofs
4. Collaboration with the engineering team, commitment to writing a code
5. Performing security assessments
6. Presentation of Ripple research to the community via active participation in standards bodies, academic conferences, and social media. 
7. Participation in workshops and hackathons.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

1. 5+ years of relevant experience in the field of cryptography. 
2. Excellent knowledge of number-theoretical problems related to asymmetric cryptography, hash functions, commitments, and digital signatures. 
3. Experience in homomorphic encryption, identification protocols, and zero-knowledge proofs.
4. Experience in multi-party computation.
5. Analytic skills and the mindset of a continuous learner. 
6. Experience in one or more programming languages: Scala, Rust, C++, or Python.

* Accountability, an ownership of the end-to-end result.

1. A passion for sharing knowledge with your team, the organization, and a broader community. 
2. Fluency in English.

Bonus to have

1. Knowledge of consensus protocols
2. Hand-on experience in Rust language and its ecosystem

Education

Master's or PhD degree in cryptography, mathematics, or a similar field.

Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• C++
• Communications Skills
• Cryptography
• Development
• Python
• Rust
• Team Collaboration