About the company
The Nexus Project is a scientific and engineering effort bringing truth to the field of computation. Weāre enabling a new form of compute: verifiable computation, powered by open science and open-source software so it can benefit everyone. Our work aims to bring to life decades of advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography, achieved by many scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, into a single software system. Nexus raised $25M in Series A funding, co-led by Lightspeed and Pantera, with participation from Dragonfly, SV Angel, and more. Our team consists of some of the world's top cryptographers, mathematicians, and engineers, all working together with one goal: to unite the world's computers and prove humanity's computations.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
šImplement Advanced Zero-Knowledge Cryptography: šImplement cutting-edge high-performance zero-knowledge proof systems, vector/polynomial commitment schemes, lookup arguments, arithmetic circuits, and varied types of zkSNARKs / zkSTARKs in Rust. šResearch and Implementation: šBe at the frontiers of cryptography and follow the latest advancements in cryptography and zero-knowledge proofs research. šCommunication and Collaboration: šCollaborate effectively and fast with our research and engineering teams, ensuring seamless integration with the product, partners and clients.
Qualifications
Education: šMasterās or Ph.D. in Cryptography, Formal Methods, or a related field of Computer Science. Ph.D.s in Theoretical / Applied Physics and Mathematics are also welcome. šExperience: šExpert experience with Rust, having shipped production-level code. Proficiency in C/C++/Go is also considered. šExperience implementing production-grade cryptography. šSkills: šExcellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. šEmbrace a high-energy startup mentality, and be ready to thrive in the dynamic and fast-paced landscape of the zero-knowledge industry and scientific advancements.
