Consensus Research Engineer

Are you the one?

As a Consensus Research Engineer, you will tackle complex problems in designing and implementing consensus algorithms. Your role will involve a thorough analysis of existing algorithms, assessing their throughput, finality, and security aspects. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in consensus mechanisms, particularly within blockchain technology.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement custom consensus algorithms tailored to specific requirements.
• Conduct in-depth analysis of existing consensus algorithms, evaluating their performance metrics, including throughput, finality, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate and optimize consensus mechanisms within blockchain systems.
• Stay updated with the latest developments and research in consensus algorithms and distributed computing.

Skills:

• Proficiency in consensus algorithms, with a strong understanding of their underlying principles and applications, especially within blockchain technology.
• Experience in designing and implementing consensus algorithms or related distributed systems.
• Solid understanding of distributed computing problems and solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate complex systems.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience in developing distributed systems.

This is a fully remote role, with flexibility to work on a diverse range of projects, and opportunities to attend leading global conferences in the field. Some of Nethermind Research’s past work includes:

- Fiat-Shamir Security of FRI and Related SNARKs: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1071
- Systematization of Knowledge for Decentralized Identities and Verifiable Credentials: https://research.lido.fi/t/a-proposal-for-partnering-with-nethermind-to-design-a-mechanism-for-a-good-validator-set-maintenance/3000…
- Attributable Consensus Solution for DV clusters: https://community.obol.tech/t/proposal-attributable-consensus-solution-for-dv-clusters/104…
- Threshold Signature Schemes: https://medium.com/nethermind-eth/threshold-signature-schemes-36f40bc42aca…
- A DEX design with user privacy: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1868

Perks and benefits:

• Equity
• Fully remote
• Flexible working hours.

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