Job Description

Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Engineer Role

Our client is a trusted user data platform for Web3. They are looking for a Zero-Knowledge Cryptography Engineer to develop and implement cryptographic, zero-knowledge (ZK) solutions to enable secure and private communication between their core Web3 platform and their enterprise clients.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ZK solutions that allow privacy-preserving interaction with user data
• Develop and optimize ZK circuits and ZK primitives
• Research various ZK techniques and tools to best leverage as necessary
• Create and maintain technical documentation on ZK

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience and proven track record in an Engineering role
• Strong knowledge and experience in cryptography protocols and zero-knowledge proofs (e.g. zk-SNARKs), having shipped ZK circuits
• Familiarity with ZK-related languages, libraries, and tools, such as Circom, ZoKrates, snarkjs, halo2, etc.
• Proficiency in Rust or C/C++
• Bachelors or higher degree in Computer Science, Math, or a related field
• Nice to have: understanding of identity-related technical concepts (Decentralized Identity / DID, Verified Credentials)
• Open to remote hiring but must be within 4+ hours of overlap with 9am-6pm GMT+8.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to problem-solve creatively and pragmatically
• An appreciation for the importance of good documentation
• Effective written and verbal English communication
• Attention to detail
• An entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to thrive in a startup environment
• Experience with and knowledge of Web3 and blockchain concepts and technologies

 Application Options

If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply' now. For further information and a confidential discussion, you can email Winston Tse at winston@tokalent.com