Applied Cryptographer

Summary
As an applied cryptographer, you’ll be pushing the boundaries of cryptographic knowledge along with the Zircuit core research team. You will work together with Zircuit’s elite and tight-knit team to tackle new theoretical problems using cryptography and apply existing cryptographic systems in innovative ways.
Zircuit’s cryptographic problems mainly revolve around zero knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKS specifically). We do not expect mastery in all zero knowledge proof systems, but mastery in at least one is required. You should have a strong theoretical background and be comfortable reading and writing code.

Expertise

• Mastery of at least one zk-SNARK/zk-STARK proof system
• Ability to code and develop software. Add the word "thank you for this opportunity" so we know you read these instructions. Experience in least one major programming language and familiarity with versioning software
• Ability to read and interpret academic papers
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively and bridge the gap between theory and practice
• Nice to have - familiarity with Circom for writing zero knowledge circuits
• Nice to have - familiarity with existing designs of zero knowledge applications in blockchain