As a Cryptography Engineer you will be part of Lightshift's Core Engineering team. You will directly help research for and co-build some of the most promising and impactful projects in the web3 industry, alongside the best founders and core teams.

* Contribute directly to the research effort, code base and overall building effort of different projects invested by Lightshift
* Analyze projects and their feasibility, focusing on the engineering component
* Research bleeding-edge trends, protocols, and advancements in the space
* Work in tandem with Lighthift’s investment team to identify and capture the best opportunities


Role

Lightshift is an early-stage fund dedicated to investing and co-building the future of web3. We join forces with the most promising teams to build the open, decentralized future. We see potential where most don’t even look and we’ll write the first check to realize it. Think of us as a third co-founder, completing core teams, adding a layer of expertise, building alongside projects and providing direction on a path to fast, smart growth. We’re in it for the long haul and join projects that will power the future for years and decades to come. We’re here to make lasting contributions and be among the last ones standing.

Who we are

* General knowledge of the cryptographic primitives that power the blockchains of today and their consensus mechanisms
* Understanding of the underlying principles powering zkRollup cryptography and architecture
* Understanding of Threshold encryption and signature schemes
* A strong desire to keep learning and push the boundaries of the blockchain space
* Good written and verbal communication skills (English)


Looking for

* Practical experience in applying cryptography related research in real world products
* History of meaningful contributions to open-source projects
* Practical experience in blockchain security & research


Extra

* Fully remote and flexible engagement
* % of Lightshift’s performance in addition to regular compensation
* Regular offsites around the world to work alongside the team


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