Cryptography Research Lead

Cryptography Research Lead 

Plexus have partnered with an innovative, well-funded, privacy focused protocol at the forefront of cutting-edge cryptography.

Role Overview: We seek a Research Lead to design, evaluate, and implement cryptographic protocols, including zkp’s, distributed cryptographic protocols, and cryptographic primitives (e.g., elliptic curves, hash functions). Responsibilities:

• Design cryptographic protocols.
• Evaluate and analyze existing protocols, particularly zkSNARK and zkSTARK systems (e.g., Halo 2, ProtoStar).
• Modify and combine existing protocols for specific use-cases.
• Produce technical specifications and collaborate on implementations.
• Implement, review, and test cryptographic operations and protocols, primarily in Rust.

Qualifications:

• Strong background in mathematics and/or cryptography, especially in complexity theory, abstract algebra, and cryptographic protocol design.
• Equivalent of a PhD in mathematics or cryptography (formal PhD not required).
• Expertise in protocol design and analysis of distributed cryptographic protocols.

Benefits:

• $200-$300K base enumeration (seniority dependent)
• Equity and token compensation
• EU remote
• Opportunity to join a worldclass team at the forefront of cryptography