About the company
Pioneering advancements in cryptocurrencies, open assets and smart contracts, Blockstream is the first company extending capabilities at the protocol level to support the application of Bitcoin and blockchain technology to a broad range of asset types. The extension mechanism of sidechains, the company’s initial area of focus, allows any number of so far unthought of developments to happen in an open and interoperable way. A champion of Bitcoin’s ethos, Blockstream supports values of decentralization, end-to-end security, user control, and open, permissionless innovation.
Job Summary
What You’ll Be Doing (Responsibilities):
📍Adapt state-of-the-art post-quantum cryptography research to the Bitcoin domain, exploring features particularly relevant for Bitcoin (e.g., threshold signatures, signature aggregation, Taproot tweaking, silent payments, HD wallets). 📍Explore, evaluate, and benchmark various approaches for concretely integrating post-quantum schemes into Bitcoin, analyzing their implications. 📍Contribute to and review Bitcoin Improvement Proposals (BIPs) and adapt standardized cryptography for use in Bitcoin. 📍Implement cryptography for potential usage in Bitcoin, emphasizing performance and correctness.
What We Look For In You (Required Qualifications):
📍Deep understanding of cryptographic principles and the ability to apply them to analyze complex technical problems and devise innovative solutions. 📍Commitment to high-quality, dependable work, reflected in a strong appreciation for robust and misuse-resistant cryptographic designs. 📍A long-term perspective suitable for research and development efforts that may take years to reach fruition. 📍Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-player attitude.
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