LayerZero Labs
Tech / AI / Software
Cryptographer
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“Cryptographer at LayerZero Labs. Skills: cryptographic protocols, zero-knowledge proof systems, SNARKs, STARKs, proof aggregation, recursive composition. Design and analyze cryptographic protocols with a focus on zero-knowledge proof systems (SNARKs/STARKs), proof aggregation, and recursive composition. Contribute to applied research translating theoretical constructions into production-grade implementations”
Industry & Context.
security proof; evaluate cryptographic assumptions; assess security of existing and proposed primitives
relocation assistance, visa/immigration support
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD (or equivalent research experience) in Cryptography, Mathematics, or Computer Science, Deep expertise in the design and/or cryptanalysis of zero-knowledge proof systems or lattice-based schemes, including their related primitives, publication record or demonstrable open-source research contributions, Comfort working at the intersection of theory and engineering — you can write a security proof, implement a cryptographic primitive, and benchmark code
Nice to Have
Experience with Rust or C++ is a plus, Background in distributed computing or GPU development is a plus
What You'll Do.
Design and analyze cryptographic protocols with a focus on zero-knowledge proof systems (SNARKs/STARKs)
and recursive composition
Contribute to applied research translating theoretical constructions into production-grade implementations
Evaluate cryptographic assumptions and assess security of existing and proposed primitives
Collaborate with low-level systems engineers on performance-critical implementations in Rust/C++
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with low-level systems engineers on performance-critical implementations in Rust/C++
Full Job Description
LayerZero The Future is Omnichain. Founded in 2021, LayerZero’s vision is to create a community of cross-chain developers, building dApps that are no longer constrained by individual blockchain capabilities. With LayerZero's simple, generic messaging protocol, builders will develop cross-chain dApps designed to unify the power of individual blockchains. We are funded by the best investors in the world including: a16z, Sequoia, PayPal, Binance Ventures, Coinbase Ventures, Uniswap Labs, Circle Ventures, Delphi Digital, and many more. ABOUT THE ROLE LayerZero Labs is a research-driven protocol company building the infrastructure for cross-chain interoperability. We are looking for a Cryptographer to join our research team and contribute to the design, analysis, and implementation of cryptographic protocols at the core of our systems. This is a full-time role based in Vancouver, BC. We provide relocation assistance and visa/immigration support for candidates requiring it. WHAT YOU'LL DO Design and analyze cryptographic protocols with a focus on zero-knowledge proof systems (SNARKs/STARKs), proof aggregation, and recursive composition Contribute to applied research translating theoretical constructions into production-grade implementations Evaluate cryptographic assumptions and assess security of existing and proposed primitives Collaborate with low-level systems engineers on performance-critical implementations in Rust/C++ ABOUT YOU PhD (or equivalent research experience) in Cryptography, Mathematics, or Computer Science Deep expertise in the design and/or cryptanalysis of zero-knowledge proof systems or lattice-based schemes, including their related primitives Strong publication record or demonstrable open-source research contributions Comfort working at the intersection of theory and engineering — you can write a security proof, implement a cryptographic primitive, and benchmark code Experience with Rust or C++ is a strong plus Background in distributed computing or G
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