Ethereum Foundation
ZKP Security Engineer
ZKP Security Engineer | Remote | Full or Part time
The Privacy & Scaling Explorations team at the Ethereum Foundation is looking to expand its role in security for Ethereum zero-knowledge proof (ZKP) applications. More specifically, we are looking for security focused software engineers to help audit and find bugs in existing and upcoming ZKP applications.
About the Privacy & Scaling Explorations Research Group
We are a cutting-edge technological research group exploring practical applications for Zero-Knowledge Proofs and Scaling solutions. Our mission is to build the cryptographic primitives that will form the bedrock of a rich and vibrant ecosystem of decentralized applications (dapps), built on Ethereum. We do this through pure research projects, by building proofs of concept, and by facilitating the integration of technological primitives into decentralized applications.
About you
- Your values align with the Ethereum ecosystem. Even if you are new to the space, you are interested in open source collaboration and decentralized systems. You understand the value of privacy for all and you are especially interested in security.
- You are highly motivated and naturally curious when it comes to reviewing new projects on the cutting edge of scalability and privacy. You are thorough in your work and pay attention to the small details.
- You are skilled at communicating on a remote, global team. We are a diverse team of collaborators from many different countries. You are comfortable exploring both synchronistic and a-synchronistic methods of communication.
- You are resourceful. The projects that need to be audited are exploring new technology. You possess patience in ambiguity, ask questions, and seek clarity by drawing connections to indirect products and concepts.
- You work well both independently and with others. No matter who you are working with, you are curious about their needs and goals within the scope of the project. You welcome feedback and take the time to understand the perspectives of your teammates.
About the Role
- Review codebases related to ZKPs in an effort to find vulnerabilities and any potential security threats
- Work with leading industry developers to securely fix and resolve discovered vulnerabilities
- Use existing auditing tools, such as fuzzers or static analyzers, to further ensure the security of existing software
Recommended Skills and Experience
- Experience with software development either as a developer or security engineer
- Understanding and experience working with existing ZKP applications and languages such as circom
- Good debugging skills
- Experience working with solidity smart contracts
- Capable of breaking down and explaining complex issues to others
- Strong communication, storytelling, and documentation skills
- Experience working closely with developers
Contract details
- Fully remote
- 3-month contract position with potential for hire.
To apply please include a cover letter and a resume or CV
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Security Engineer