Research Scientist/Engineer

4 hours, 2 minutes ago
Full-time
Junior
Software Development
Offchain Labs

Offchain Labs

Offchain Labs is a NY-based company creating cutting-edge scaling solutions for Ethereum with Arbitrum Rollup, instantly scaling Dapps and increasing capacity without sacrificing security.

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2018
$124M raised

Description

  • Attack fundamental challenges in building scalable, secure, reliable, and user-friendly blockchain systems.
  • Identify emerging trends in crypto and blockchain and uncover opportunities for Offchain Labs.
  • Conduct feasibility studies and analyze new protocols, architectures, and feature enhancements.
  • Design and write technical specifications and academic papers.
  • Develop proofs of concept for new ideas and system improvements.
  • Collaborate closely with research colleagues to share knowledge and solve problems.
  • Work cross-functionally with engineering, product, and business development teams to improve the developer and user experience.

Requirements

  • Doctorate in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
  • 1–2 years of relevant research and development experience in academic and/or industry settings.
  • Deep expertise in one or more areas such as distributed systems, security, cryptographic research, formal methods, secure multi-party computation, or system security.
  • Experience applying research to data protection, privacy, authentication, payments, or cryptocurrencies.
  • Familiarity with or willingness to learn blockchain technologies.
  • Open-minded research approach and genuine intellectual curiosity.
  • Ability to explain complex concepts clearly to a non-technical audience.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence.
  • Positive attitude and willingness to share knowledge within the team and broader community.
  • Experience or interest in layer 2 technologies is a plus.

Benefits

  • Remote-first global workforce with a New York office.
  • Annual company offsite and team onsites.
  • Professional reimbursement program for industry conference attendance, certifications, and related development.
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for US employees and some other countries.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match for US employees.
  • Wellness stipend.
  • Home office setup and ergonomic equipment program.

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