What are we all about?

We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.

Our expertise covers several domains: Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, cryptography research, protocol research, decentralized finance (DeFi), security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dapps and enterprise engineering.

Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.

Today, there are nearly 200 of us working remotely from over 45+ countries.

View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles

Are you the one?

We are seeking a skilled TEE/SGX Engineer to join our blockchain development team, focusing on the Ethereum rollup ecosystem. The candidate will be at the forefront of implementing cutting-edge solutions using Trusted Execution Environments (TEE) and Intel Software Guard Extensions (SGX) to enhance security and efficiency in blockchain applications.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement verifiers for zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs within TEE/SGX environments, ensuring the integrity and privacy of blockchain transactions.
Utilize SGX/TEE for consensus mechanisms, improving the reliability and security of decentralized networks.
Collaborate with the research team to explore innovative applications of TEE/SGX in the Ethereum rollup ecosystem, including scalability and privacy solutions.
Contribute to the design and development of secure smart contracts and blockchain protocols.
Stay abreast of the latest developments in blockchain technology, TEE, and SGX to continually enhance our solutions.

Skills:

Strong background in computer science, cryptography, or a related field. Proven experience with TEE and SGX programming, particularly in a distributed systems context.
Experience with Ethereum, rollups, and understanding of the EVM. Proficiency in C/C++, Rust, or Go programming languages.
Creative problem-solving skills and a passion for innovation in blockchain technology.

Nice to have:

Familiarity with zero-knowledge proofs, particularly in implementing verifiers.
Experience with Solidity and smart contract development. Contributions to open-source blockchain projects.
Knowledge of consensus algorithms and their implementation in a TEE/SGX environment.
Experience with Ethereum or EVM-based chains
Experience with geth or other Ethereum clients.

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