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Senior Cryptography Engineer

Building BOB, a hybrid L2 platform combining Bitcoin and Ethereum technologies with focus on cryptographic security and blockchain innovation.
Security
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
3+ years of experience
Blockchain
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Description For Senior Cryptography Engineer

We are building BOB, a hybrid L2 that combines the best of Bitcoin and Ethereum. This role focuses on designing and implementing a novel BitVM bridge with Bitcoin security. As a Senior Cryptography Engineer, you'll lead the implementation of cryptographic building blocks including SNARKs and Winternitz signatures. The position requires expertise in Rust development, advanced cryptographic techniques, and Bitcoin protocols. You'll work in a research-oriented environment, collaborating closely with the core team on protocol development and security infrastructure. The role offers opportunities to solve novel problems in blockchain technology while working remotely with a competitive benefits package including equity and generous vacation time. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical skills with excellent communication abilities and a passion for blockchain technology.

Last updated 6 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Cryptography Engineer

  • Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin bridge leveraging BitVM in close collaboration with the core team
  • Architect and build the BOB Bitcoin security infrastructure with Babylon in close collaboration with the core team
  • Engage in research discussions with the core team on the BOB core protocols
  • Share knowledge with other team members on cryptography and Bitcoin best practices

Requirements For Senior Cryptography Engineer

Rust
  • Three years or more of hands-on Rust development experience
  • One year of experience of deploying protocols into production that leverage advanced cryptographic techniques (SNARKs, STARKS, MPC, …) with measurable TVL
  • Strong interest in Bitcoin, including Bitcoin script, BitVM, and Taproot
  • Excellent communication skills in a remote setting
  • Background in consensus protocols (Nice to have)
  • Experience with Solidity (Nice to have)
  • Contributions to open-source projects (Nice to have)

Benefits For Senior Cryptography Engineer

Equity
  • Research-oriented team
  • Solve novel problems
  • Stock options
  • Remote working
  • 30-day vacation
  • Allowance for a co-working space
  • Yearly retreat

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