Blockchain Research Engineer

ether.fi (https://www.ether.fi/) is looking to hire a Cryptography/Blockchain Research Engineer to join our fast growing business. ether.fi builds the liquid re-staked token, eETH, which is built on top of our non-custodial delegated staking protocol for Ethereum. The eETH TVL hit $ 350M and is fast growing and have various DeFi integrations live!

The ideal candidate would have capabilities in developing zero-knowledge proof systems, re-staking primitives, and writing the Solidity smart contract code. The candidate will drive diverse researches in the cryptography techniques and collaborate with the team to productionize it.

Requirements

• A strong understanding on the blockchain system and cryptography including the zero-knowledge proofs and roll-ups
• A background in implementing applied cryptographic primitives (zero-knowledge proofs, elliptic curve cryptography, vector commitments, etc)
• A background in writing smart contract code with a strong understanding on its security risks
• A practical understandings on the EigenLayer’s restaking primitives
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Independent motivation and an interest in being part of a team building innovative products
• Plus, if you can do fast-prototyping in Rust/Python
• Interest in DeFi or a background in finance/Fintech

Responsibilities

• Conduct pro-active researches on the topics aligned with the company’s long-term direction (Delegated Staking in Ethereum, Zero-knowledge proofs, Roll-ups, Restaking, …, etc)
• Offer technical support for our blockchain products and services
• Develop, asses, and audit the smart contracts with rigorous testing
• Get things done

Etc

• 3 months of internship period, then converted to full-time
• Office: Sam-Sung-Dong, Gang-Nam

Please, feel free to contract us for any inquiries! seongyun@ether.fi