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Hashgraph · 2 months ago

Applied Cryptographer

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

Hashgraph is a fast-growing software company committed to supporting, developing and servicing Hedera, an open source, proof-of-stake platform. The Applied Cryptographer will design, build, and integrate privacy-by-design features for enterprise solutions, focusing on confidentiality and security in decentralized systems.

Information TechnologyInternetNetwork Hardware

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Identify cutting-edge cryptographic protocols and algorithms for blockchain applications, with a focus on security, performance, and scalability

Stay current with emerging trends in cryptography, cybersecurity, and blockchain technology, including advancements in zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs), multi-party computation (MPC), and key management, and privacy mechanisms for confidentiality and anonymity

Collaborate closely with Product and participate in select customer discussions to understand privacy requirements, use cases, constraints, and success criteria, translating them into clear technical specifications

Work closely with our Hashgraph engineers to prototype, benchmark, and productionize privacy solutions

Work with cross-functional teams - including hashgraph engineers, blockchain developers, security engineers, and product managers - to integrate cryptographic solutions into HashSphere’s core platform, services, and SDKs

Qualification

Applied MathematicsCryptographyBlockchain DevelopmentProgramming LanguagesZero-Knowledge ProofsMulti-Party ComputationHomomorphic EncryptionCommunication SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Ph.D or MSc in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field is required

Proven professional experience in cryptography or a related cybersecurity field, with a focus on blockchain and distributed systems

In depth understanding of blockchain fundamentals, including consensus, EVM, layer 2 solutions, rollups, etc

Practical knowledge of confidentiality, anonymity, and history masking approaches (e.g., selective disclosure, transaction graph obfuscation, data minimization) and how to evaluate their security-performance trade-offs

Strong proficiency in programming languages relevant to blockchain development, such as Rust, Solidity, Go and Java

Experience with advanced cryptographic concepts like ZKPs, MPC, homomorphic encryption, and threshold cryptography is highly desirable

Demonstrated ability to partner with Product to gather customer requirements and translate them into technical designs, prototypes, and successful launches

Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred

Expertise in major blockchain platforms like Ethereum and Hedera, and privacy-focused platforms such as Aztec and Aleo

Working knowledge of privacy-first and enterprise DLT platforms–their privacy guarantees, interoperability patterns, and enterprise fit - with a practice of actively tracking ecosystem developments, standards, and provider roadmaps

Proven track record shipping privacy features (ZK/MPC/TEE) to production, with benchmarks, circuit/parameter optimization, and clear confidentiality–performance trade-offs

Company

Hashgraph

Our mission is clear: to cultivate a secure, trusted, and sustainable decentralized world.

Founded in 2022

Dallas, Texas, USA

51-200 employees

https://swirldslabs.com

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