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Software Research Engineer

Technical Futures.
Posted 14 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Southampton, Hampshire SO152AE, England

Salary

£70,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Software Security Engineer / Researcher with experience in Cryptography and Software Security, ideally holding a PhD in Mathematics or Computing.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of commercial programming experience, with proficiency in languages such as Go, Rust, Solidity, and some C++ or Python.
  • The role involves conducting Software Security Research and reviewing high-assurance smart contract code, while also advising clients on risk management for financial systems.
  • The salary offered ranges from £50,000 to £70,000, along with a generous bonus and opportunities for personal development.
  • This fully remote position is available to British or EU Nationals residing in the UK, Greece, Malta, or Cyprus.

Do you have experience in Cryptography and Software Security and want to use your Mathematical and Programming excellence to fortify code essential to the finance industry? Fully Remote working from anywhere in UK.

A SoftwareSecurity Engineer / Researcher, ideally with a PhD in Mathematics or Computing coupled with strong programming skills (Go, Rust and/or Solidity with some C++) will join an innovative start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research. Youll undertake Software Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance, bringing an appreciation (or personal interest in) real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code. Of particular interest is exposure to zero-knowledge protocols.

Working Remotely, the Software Security Engineer / Researchercan expect to receive a good remuneration package with a generous bonus, research opportunities and personal equipment of your choice.

You should bring the following:

  • Minimum of Masters Degree with 2+ years commercial programming experience or a PhD in Mathematics or Computing gained from a top tierUniversity.
  • Working knowledge of Compilers, Cryptography, Blockchain and/or Algorithms.
  • Highly beneficial to bring experience of zero-knowledge proofs.
  • Proficiency in programming languages to include Go and Rust, Solidity (or can train in this) and some C++ or Python.
  • Experience with low level software either as an engineer or researcher.
  • Solid understanding of mathematical models particularly for financial instruments.
  • A background in or a regular user of programming language theory.

What the Cryptographer will be involved with:

  • Reviewing complex, high assurance smart contract code.
  • Applying your engineering skills to build custom tools to rapidly assess, explore or secure the code.
  • Advising clients to make informed decisions about risk to their financial systems; using your expertise to help solve hard security problems.
  • Youll continually enhance your skills in both personal and professional development opportunities.

You must be a British or EU National, but can work remotely from the UK, Greece, Malta or Cyprus. A salary in the region of £50-70K will be offered plus a generous bonus.


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