Research Engineer - Security Software / Blockchains / Smart Contracts - Solidity / Rust / Python / C and C++ - Fully Remote. Rewarding opportunities for exceptional Research Engineers to get involved with Blockchain programming and Smart Contract Auditing; playing a key role in reducing risk and fortifying code within the financial industry. The Security Software Research Engineer, ideally with a PhD in Mathematics, Computing, Cryptography or similar and coupled with strong programming skills (Solidity, Python, C/C++, Go, Rust) will join an innovative self-funded start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research. You ll undertake Software Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance; bringing an appreciation (or personal interest in) real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code. Of particular interest is knowledge of zero-knowledge proofs. The Research Engineer should bring the following: Masters Degree / PhD relating to Mathematics, Computing, Cryptography or similar relevant discipline gained from a top tier University. Working or research experience of Blockchain technologies. Highly beneficial to bring experience of zero-knowledge proofs. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go and Rust, Solidity, Python and C/C++. Exposure to Smart Contract Auditing. Experience with low level software either as an engineer or researcher. Solid understanding of ..... full job details .....