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Nethermind is a software development company specialising in blockchain technology, particularly Ethereum. Their ultimate mission is to advance the capabilities and adoption of blockchain solutions by providing robust and efficient software tools and services. Nethermind's purpose is to empower businesses and developers to leverage blockchain technology for various applications, including decentralised finance (DeFi), supply chain management, and digital identity verification. They aim to contribute to the growth and evolution of the blockchain ecosystem while delivering reliable and scalable solutions to their clients and partners.

Technology

Nethermind

Builders & researchers with expertise in Ethereum, Protocol Engineering, L2, DeFi & Smart Contracts Security & Auditing

You should have a relevant degree, 5+ years in sales (preferably in blockchain), strong sales skills, industry knowledge, and the ability to travel for client meetings.

You will develop sales strategies, identify enterprise clients, manage relationships, collaborate with teams, drive revenue through upselling, and represent the company at events while ensuring compliance.

Sales & Business Development

Data

Berlin

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, AI, 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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more. Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries. View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles Overview As the Account Executive at Nethermind, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and expansion of our company. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to acquire and retain enterprise clients, including financial institutions, hedge funds, asset management, and global enterprise firms. Your expertise in navigating sales, relationship management, and knowledge in the blockchain and AI industry will be instrumental in achieving our sales targets and establishing Nethermind as a blockchain and AI enterprise leader in the market. Responsibilities: * Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise sales strategy, aligning with the overall business objectives of Nethermind. * Identify and target potential enterprise clients, fostering relationships and managing the end-to-end sales process. * Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads, actively prospecting new opportunities and converting them into long-term partnerships. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development and marketing, to tailor solutions that meet the specific needs of institutional clients. * Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor analysis, and market dynamics to effectively position Nethermind's products and services in the enterprise space. * Drive revenue growth by upselling and cross-selling Nethermind's offerings to clients. * Represent Nethermind at industry events in your region, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and establish strong relationships within the enterprise and institutional community. * Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain a high standard of ethics in all sales activities. Accountabilities: * Meeting or exceeding sales targets and revenue goals. * Building and maintaining a strong network of clients and partners. * Creating and executing effective sales strategies. * Providing accurate sales forecasts and regular reports to senior management. * Ensuring customer satisfaction and cultivating long-term client relationships. Performance Indicators: * Revenue generated from enterprise sales. * Growth rate of the enterprise client base. * Conversion rate of qualified leads into closed deals. * Achievement of individual sales targets. * Customer satisfaction ratings and feedback. * Effectiveness of sales strategies and initiatives implemented. Qualification Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, technology or other related field. * Proven track record of at least 5 years in enterprise and institutional sales, preferably within the blockchain and digital assets industry. * Strong understanding of enterprise requirements and market dynamics. * Excellent sales and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to close complex and multi-year deals. * Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients. * Strategic thinking and a results-oriented mindset. * Knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets and cryptocurrencies is highly desirable, a strong interest in this area is a must. * Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events. Future Career Opportunities: As the Account Executive at Nethermind, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success. Based on performance and demonstrated leadership skills, potential future career opportunities may include senior management positions within Nethermind. Additionally, there may be opportunities to expand your responsibilities to include other market segments or international markets as the company continues to expand its global footprint. Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channels Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

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, AI, 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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-rolesOverviewAs the Account Executive at Nethermind, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and expansion of our company. You will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic initiatives to acquire and retain enterprise clients, including financial institutions, hedge funds, asset management, and global enterprise firms. Your expertise in navigating sales, relationship management, and knowledge in the blockchain and AI industry will be instrumental in achieving our sales targets and establishing Nethermind as a blockchain and AI enterprise leader in the market.Responsibilities: * Develop and execute a comprehensive enterprise sales strategy, aligning with the overall business objectives of Nethermind. * Identify and target potential enterprise clients, fostering relationships and managing the end-to-end sales process. * Build and maintain a robust pipeline of qualified leads, actively prospecting new opportunities and converting them into long-term partnerships. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development and marketing, to tailor solutions that meet the specific needs of institutional clients. * Stay up-to-date with industry trends, competitor analysis, and market dynamics to effectively position Nethermind's products and services in the enterprise space. * Drive revenue growth by upselling and cross-selling Nethermind's offerings to clients. * Represent Nethermind at industry events in your region, conferences, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and establish strong relationships within the enterprise and institutional community. * Collaborate with legal and compliance teams to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and maintain a high standard of ethics in all sales activities.      Accountabilities: * Meeting or exceeding sales targets and revenue goals. * Building and maintaining a strong network of clients and partners. * Creating and executing effective sales strategies. * Providing accurate sales forecasts and regular reports to senior management. * Ensuring customer satisfaction and cultivating long-term client relationships.      Performance Indicators: * Revenue generated from enterprise sales. * Growth rate of the enterprise client base. * Conversion rate of qualified leads into closed deals. * Achievement of individual sales targets. * Customer satisfaction ratings and feedback. * Effectiveness of sales strategies and initiatives implemented.      Qualification Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, technology or other related field. * Proven track record of at least 5 years in enterprise and institutional sales, preferably within the blockchain and digital assets industry. * Strong understanding of enterprise requirements and market dynamics. * Excellent sales and negotiation skills, with a demonstrated ability to close complex and multi-year deals. * Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients. * Strategic thinking and a results-oriented mindset. * Knowledge of blockchain technology, digital assets and cryptocurrencies is highly desirable, a strong interest in this area is a must. * Ability to travel as needed to meet with clients and attend industry events.      Future Career Opportunities:As the Account Executive at Nethermind, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success. Based on performance and demonstrated leadership skills, potential future career opportunities may include senior management positions within Nethermind. Additionally, there may be opportunities to expand your responsibilities to include other market segments or international markets as the company continues to expand its global footprint.Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details.Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.ioKeep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channelsClick here to view our Privacy Policy.

Account Executive (Berlin) - Nethermind

Germany

United Kingdom

United Arab Emirates

Canada

United States

Portugal

Netherlands

Ireland

Philippines

Italy

Spain

India

France

South Africa

Australia

Switzerland

Account Executive (Berlin)

You must have strong Cairo smart contract development skills, knowledge of cryptography and blockchain, familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, and excellent problem-solving abilities.

You will design and implement scalable smart contracts and dApps in Cairo, optimize code for performance, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to tooling and documentation.

Software Engineering

Engineering

London

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more. Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries. View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields. By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities. About the role: If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and ZK innovation, then Nethermind offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality. Nethermind is a Blockchain Research and Software Engineering company. We empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on the decentralized web. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem - from fundamental cryptography research to application-layer protocol development. We are currently seeking talented and passionate Cairo Developers to join our growing AI and ZK group. Successful candidates will research, design, develop and optimize protocols and applications fundamental to the advancement of Ethereum, Starknet and Web3. Responsibilities: * Design and implement scalable and secure smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and ZK protocols using the Cairo programming language. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including cryptographers, mathematicians, and blockchain engineers, to develop and integrate advanced cryptographic primitives and algorithms. * Optimize Cairo code for performance, gas efficiency, and security, ensuring the scalability and cost-effectiveness of our solutions. * Contribute to the development and enhancement of Cairo tooling, compilers, and documentation to improve the developer experience. * Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, cryptography, and the Ethereum ecosystem, actively participating in relevant communities and conferences. Must Haves: * Proven experience and proficiency in developing smart contracts using Cairo. * Strong understanding of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and their applications in blockchain technology. * Familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, including EVM, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and Web3 technologies. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills. * Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. * Passion for decentralized technologies, cryptography, and the potential of Web3 to revolutionize various industries. Nice to Haves: * Familiarity with zk proof systems (ZK-STARK, ZK-SNARKs) * Cryptography background * Mathematics Background * Having activity on GitHub is a significant advantage (please include links to projects or PRs that you have submitted to external projects) What Happens Next? Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time. Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channels Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-rolesAt Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields. By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.About the role:If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and ZK innovation, then Nethermind offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality.Nethermind is a Blockchain Research and Software Engineering company. We empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on the decentralized web. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem - from fundamental cryptography research to application-layer protocol development.We are currently seeking talented and passionate Cairo Developers to join our growing AI and ZK group. Successful candidates will research, design, develop and optimize protocols and applications fundamental to the advancement of Ethereum, Starknet and Web3.Responsibilities: * Design and implement scalable and secure smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and ZK protocols using the Cairo programming language. * Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including cryptographers, mathematicians, and blockchain engineers, to develop and integrate advanced cryptographic primitives and algorithms. * Optimize Cairo code for performance, gas efficiency, and security, ensuring the scalability and cost-effectiveness of our solutions. * Contribute to the development and enhancement of Cairo tooling, compilers, and documentation to improve the developer experience. * Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, cryptography, and the Ethereum ecosystem, actively participating in relevant communities and conferences.      Must Haves: * Proven experience and proficiency in developing smart contracts using Cairo. * Strong understanding of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and their applications in blockchain technology. * Familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, including EVM, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and Web3 technologies. * Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills. * Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. * Passion for decentralized technologies, cryptography, and the potential of Web3 to revolutionize various industries.      Nice to Haves: * Familiarity with zk proof systems (ZK-STARK, ZK-SNARKs) * Cryptography background * Mathematics Background * Having activity on GitHub is a significant advantage (please include links to projects or PRs that you have submitted to external projects)      What Happens Next?Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details.Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.ioKeep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channelsClick here to view our Privacy Policy.

Cairo Developer - Nethermind

London, England, United Kingdom

What are we all about?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the role:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;If you've envisioned yourself at the forefront of AI and ZK innovation, then Nethermind offers the perfect opportunity to transform that vision into reality.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Nethermind is a Blockchain Research and Software Engineering company. We empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on the decentralized web. Our work touches every part of the blockchain ecosystem - from fundamental cryptography research to application-layer protocol development.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are currently seeking talented and passionate Cairo Developers to join our growing AI and ZK group. Successful candidates will research, design, develop and optimize protocols and applications fundamental to the advancement of Ethereum, Starknet and Web3.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Design and implement scalable and secure smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), and ZK protocols using the Cairo programming language.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including cryptographers, mathematicians, and blockchain engineers, to develop and integrate advanced cryptographic primitives and algorithms.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Optimize Cairo code for performance, gas efficiency, and security, ensuring the scalability and cost-effectiveness of our solutions.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contribute to the development and enhancement of Cairo tooling, compilers, and documentation to improve the developer experience.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in blockchain technology, cryptography, and the Ethereum ecosystem, actively participating in relevant communities and conferences.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Must Haves:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven experience and proficiency in developing smart contracts using Cairo.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong understanding of cryptography, zero-knowledge proofs, and their applications in blockchain technology.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with the Ethereum ecosystem, including EVM, Layer 2 scaling solutions, and Web3 technologies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong communication and collaboration abilities, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for decentralized technologies, cryptography, and the potential of Web3 to revolutionize various industries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice to Haves:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with zk proof systems (ZK-STARK, ZK-SNARKs)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Cryptography background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Mathematics Background&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Having activity on GitHub is a significant advantage (please include links to projects or PRs that you have submitted to external projects)&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens Next?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on &lt;strong&gt;our social channels&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Click here to view our Privacy Policy.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

Cairo Developer

You need a degree in a quantitative field, strong Ethereum and DeFi knowledge, programming skills (Python, R), data analysis experience, and excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

You will analyze blockchain protocols, monitor market news, collect and interpret Ethereum data, communicate findings, develop trading models, and engage with clients and internal teams.

Research & Development

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more. Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries. View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities. We are seeking an exceptional and driven individual to join our team as a DeFi Research Analyst. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge and expertise in blockchain technology to conduct comprehensive technical due diligence on emerging protocols and technologies. Additionally, you will provide valuable support to traders by assisting in the development of tools, monitoring markets for potential opportunities, and aiding in the design of effective trading strategies. As a DeFi Research Analyst, you will also play a pivotal role in developing quantitative models, exploring tokenomics, and delivering insights to investment professionals regarding the impact of significant news events on token prices. Your profound passion for the blockchain industry and trading cryptocurrencies, combined with your strong data analysis and analytical skills, will be fundamental to achieving success in this position. Responsibilities: * Technical Due Diligence: Conduct in-depth technical reviews of new and existing blockchain protocols and technologies. Evaluate their technical soundness, competitiveness, scalability, security, and potential risks. * News Monitoring: Monitor significant news events related to blockchain and cryptocurrency, particularly those impacting Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions. Assess their potential effects on token prices and the overall market. Contribute to the daily and weekly newsletters. * Crypto Markets Monitoring: Keep an eye on market indicators and upcoming catalysts, and inform traders of potential anomalies. Conduct research and suggest potential trading ideas. * Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from the Ethereum blockchain using appropriate tools and techniques. Extract relevant metrics and patterns to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies. * Reporting and Presentation: Communicate complex research findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and visualizations that effectively convey analytical results, implications, and recommendations. * Model Development: Develop quantitative models and algorithms to support investment decisions, risk management strategies, and trading strategies related to Ethereum. This includes but is not limited to volatility models, price forecasting models, and portfolio optimization models. * Client Engagement: Engage with clients by providing timely updates, answering inquiries, and participating in meetings and conference calls. Understand clients' investment objectives, risk tolerance, and preferences to tailor research and recommendations accordingly. * Internal Collaboration: Collaborate internally with other research, engineering and business development teams in various projects and sales initiatives. Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. * Strong understanding of Ethereum blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related technologies. * Experience with working with large datasets, SQL, and NoSQL databases. * Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for data manipulation, analysis, and model implementation. * Proficiency in quantitative analysis techniques, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools is a plus. * Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading, derivatives, and risk management concepts is desirable. * Overlap with UK Timezone. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences. 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 What Happens Next? Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time. Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channels Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-rolesAt Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.We are seeking an exceptional and driven individual to join our team as a DeFi Research Analyst. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge and expertise in blockchain technology to conduct comprehensive technical due diligence on emerging protocols and technologies. Additionally, you will provide valuable support to traders by assisting in the development of tools, monitoring markets for potential opportunities, and aiding in the design of effective trading strategies.As a DeFi Research Analyst, you will also play a pivotal role in developing quantitative models, exploring tokenomics, and delivering insights to investment professionals regarding the impact of significant news events on token prices. Your profound passion for the blockchain industry and trading cryptocurrencies, combined with your strong data analysis and analytical skills, will be fundamental to achieving success in this position.Responsibilities: * Technical Due Diligence: Conduct in-depth technical reviews of new and existing blockchain protocols and technologies. Evaluate their technical soundness, competitiveness, scalability, security, and potential risks. * News Monitoring: Monitor significant news events related to blockchain and cryptocurrency, particularly those impacting Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions. Assess their potential effects on token prices and the overall market. Contribute to the daily and weekly newsletters. * Crypto Markets Monitoring: Keep an eye on market indicators and upcoming catalysts, and inform traders of potential anomalies. Conduct research and suggest potential trading ideas. * Data Analysis: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from the Ethereum blockchain using appropriate tools and techniques. Extract relevant metrics and patterns to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies. * Reporting and Presentation: Communicate complex research findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and visualizations that effectively convey analytical results, implications, and recommendations. * Model Development: Develop quantitative models and algorithms to support investment decisions, risk management strategies, and trading strategies related to Ethereum. This includes but is not limited to volatility models, price forecasting models, and portfolio optimization models. * Client Engagement: Engage with clients by providing timely updates, answering inquiries, and participating in meetings and conference calls. Understand clients' investment objectives, risk tolerance, and preferences to tailor research and recommendations accordingly. * Internal Collaboration: Collaborate internally with other research, engineering and business development teams in various projects and sales initiatives.      Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field. * Strong understanding of Ethereum blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related technologies. * Experience with working with large datasets, SQL, and NoSQL databases. * Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for data manipulation, analysis, and model implementation. * Proficiency in quantitative analysis techniques, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools is a plus. * Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading, derivatives, and risk management concepts is desirable. * Overlap with UK Timezone. * Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines. * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. * Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.      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      What Happens Next?Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details.Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.ioKeep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channelsClick here to view our Privacy Policy.

DeFi Research Analyst - Nethermind

What are we all about?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;We are seeking an exceptional and driven individual to join our team as a DeFi Research Analyst. In this role, you will leverage your extensive knowledge and expertise in blockchain technology to conduct comprehensive technical due diligence on emerging protocols and technologies. Additionally, you will provide valuable support to traders by assisting in the development of tools, monitoring markets for potential opportunities, and aiding in the design of effective trading strategies.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As a &lt;strong&gt;DeFi Research Analyst,&lt;/strong&gt; you will also play a pivotal role in developing quantitative models, exploring tokenomics, and delivering insights to investment professionals regarding the impact of significant news events on token prices. Your profound passion for the blockchain industry and trading cryptocurrencies, combined with your strong data analysis and analytical skills, will be fundamental to achieving success in this position.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Technical Due Diligence&lt;/strong&gt;: Conduct in-depth technical reviews of new and existing blockchain protocols and technologies. Evaluate their technical soundness, competitiveness, scalability, security, and potential risks.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;News Monitoring&lt;/strong&gt;: Monitor significant news events related to blockchain and cryptocurrency, particularly those impacting Ethereum and Layer 2 solutions. Assess their potential effects on token prices and the overall market. Contribute to the daily and weekly newsletters.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Crypto Markets Monitoring:&lt;/strong&gt; Keep an eye on market indicators and upcoming catalysts, and inform traders of potential anomalies. Conduct research and suggest potential trading ideas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Data Analysis&lt;/strong&gt;: Collect, clean, and analyze large datasets from the Ethereum blockchain using appropriate tools and techniques. Extract relevant metrics and patterns to identify trends, correlations, and anomalies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Reporting and Presentation&lt;/strong&gt;: Communicate complex research findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Prepare comprehensive reports, presentations, and visualizations that effectively convey analytical results, implications, and recommendations.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Model Development&lt;/strong&gt;: Develop quantitative models and algorithms to support investment decisions, risk management strategies, and trading strategies related to Ethereum. This includes but is not limited to volatility models, price forecasting models, and portfolio optimization models.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Client Engagement&lt;/strong&gt;: Engage with clients by providing timely updates, answering inquiries, and participating in meetings and conference calls. Understand clients' investment objectives, risk tolerance, and preferences to tailor research and recommendations accordingly.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Internal Collaboration&lt;/strong&gt;: Collaborate internally with other research, engineering and business development teams in various projects and sales initiatives.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qualifications:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong understanding of Ethereum blockchain, smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and related technologies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Experience with working with large datasets, SQL, and NoSQL databases.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Solid programming skills in languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for data manipulation, analysis, and model implementation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proficiency in quantitative analysis techniques, statistical modeling, and data visualization tools is a plus.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with cryptocurrency trading, derivatives, and risk management concepts is desirable.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Overlap with UK Timezone.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strong communication and presentation skills to convey complex concepts to diverse audiences.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;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:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt; Fiat-Shamir Security of FRI and Related SNARKs: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1071&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; 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…&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Attributable Consensus Solution for DV clusters: https://community.obol.tech/t/proposal-attributable-consensus-solution-for-dv-clusters/104…&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; Threshold Signature Schemes: https://medium.com/nethermind-eth/threshold-signature-schemes-36f40bc42aca…&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt; A DEX design with user privacy: https://eprint.iacr.org/2023/1868&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens Next?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on &lt;strong&gt;our social channels&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Click here to view our Privacy Policy.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

DeFi Research Analyst

You must have knowledge of cryptographic primitives, excellent communication skills, and ideally, engineering skills for proof-of-concept implementations.

You will conduct research on cryptographic topics like zero-knowledge proofs, threshold encryption, signature schemes, and witness encryption to advance innovative techniques and solutions.

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more. Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries. View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business, marked by our🌴Evergreen Role badge. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields. By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities. About the role: An ideal candidate is a trained cryptographer with publications on top cryptography, security or blockchain venues. Such candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to formally argue their findings, e.g., by writing security proofs. We appreciate candidates who are not afraid of voicing their opinions and motivate them or ask for explanations of concepts they are not familiar with. Responsibilities: As a cryptography researcher, you will participate in cryptographic research on topics such as, for example: * Zero-knowledge proofs, esp. zkSNARKs, zkSTARKs, folding schemes, lookup arguments * Threshold encryption and signatures schemes. * Witness encryption Must Haves: * Knowledge of cryptographic primitives, like threshold signatures, zero-knowledge proofs, folding schemes, lookup arguments, and witness encryption. * Ability to express thoughts precisely Nice to Haves: Engineering skills to make a proof of concept implementation of the invented protocols. What Happens Next? Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time. Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channels Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-rolesAt Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business, marked by our🌴Evergreen Role badge. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields. By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.About the role:An ideal candidate is a trained cryptographer with publications on top cryptography, security or blockchain venues. Such candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to formally argue their findings, e.g., by writing security proofs. We appreciate candidates who are not afraid of voicing their opinions and motivate them or ask for explanations of concepts they are not familiar with.Responsibilities:As a cryptography researcher, you will participate in cryptographic research on topics such as, for example: * Zero-knowledge proofs, esp. zkSNARKs, zkSTARKs, folding schemes, lookup arguments * Threshold encryption and signatures schemes. * Witness encryption      Must Haves: * Knowledge of cryptographic primitives, like threshold signatures, zero-knowledge proofs, folding schemes, lookup arguments, and witness encryption. * Ability to express thoughts precisely      Nice to Haves:Engineering skills to make a proof of concept implementation of the invented protocols.What Happens Next?Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details.Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.ioKeep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channelsClick here to view our Privacy Policy.

Cryptography Researcher🌴 - Nethermind

What are we all about?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business, marked by our🌴Evergreen Role badge. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt; By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the role:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;An ideal candidate is a trained cryptographer with publications on top cryptography, security or blockchain venues. Such candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to formally argue their findings, e.g., by writing security proofs. We appreciate candidates who are not afraid of voicing their opinions and motivate them or ask for explanations of concepts they are not familiar with.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As a &lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;cryptography researcher&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/em&gt;, you will participate in cryptographic research on topics such as, for example:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Zero-knowledge proofs, esp. zkSNARKs, zkSTARKs, folding schemes, lookup arguments&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Threshold encryption and signatures schemes.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Witness encryption&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Must Haves:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of cryptographic primitives, like threshold signatures, zero-knowledge proofs, folding schemes, lookup arguments, and witness encryption.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Ability to express thoughts precisely&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice to Haves:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Engineering skills to make a proof of concept implementation of the invented protocols.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens Next?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on &lt;strong&gt;our social channels&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Click here to view our Privacy Policy.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;

Cryptography Researcher🌴

You must understand distributed protocol design and consensus algorithms, security models for preconfirmations, Ethereum mechanics, L2 designs, and game-theoretic principles.

You will analyze and test protocols, propose solutions, innovate designs, communicate with the engineering team, track industry updates, and publish findings through various channels.

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more. Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries. View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business, marked by our 🌴Evergreen Role badge. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities. About the role: An ideal candidate is a researcher who actively participates in debates about L1 and L2 designs, systemic risks, and consensus algorithms by writing academic papers, blog posts, or forum entries. Candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to argue their findings formally. We value candidates who are entrepreneurial and self-motivated. Responsibilities: As a protocol researcher, you will be expected to: * Formally analyze and test existing protocol designs. * Provide well-formed solutions, both theoretical and practical, for any issues that arise. * Innovate and add value to the current design, with scope and encouragement to extend this to any related protocols. * Coordinate and communicate protocol design choices with the engineering team. * Participate actively in preconfirmations related discourse, tracking new publications and projects in the area. * Publish articles, blog-posts, and Twitter threads disseminating your findings on behalf of the company. Must Haves: * A strong understanding of distributed protocol design, particularly a demonstrable ability to identify the trade-offs faced by protocols when deployed on blockchains. * Knowledge of different consensus algorithms (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance) and their implications on preconfirmation techniques. * Understanding of the security models applicable to preconfirmations, including potential attack vectors and mitigation strategies. * Familiarity with Ethereum: how it works and why. * Familiarity with various designs of L2s. * Familiarity with game-theoretic principles that underpin the strategic interactions of blockchain participants. Nice to Haves: * Knowledge about cryptography. * Published work in relevant fields, including blog posts, and forum posts. What Happens Next? Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time. Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.io Keep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channels Click here to view our Privacy Policy.

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 renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-rolesAt Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business, marked by our 🌴Evergreen Role badge. These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.About the role:An ideal candidate is a researcher who actively participates in debates about L1 and L2 designs, systemic risks, and consensus algorithms by writing academic papers, blog posts, or forum entries.Candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to argue their findings formally. We value candidates who are entrepreneurial and self-motivated.Responsibilities:As a protocol researcher, you will be expected to: * Formally analyze and test existing protocol designs. * Provide well-formed solutions, both theoretical and practical, for any issues that arise. * Innovate and add value to the current design, with scope and encouragement to extend this to any related protocols. * Coordinate and communicate protocol design choices with the engineering team. * Participate actively in preconfirmations related discourse, tracking new publications and projects in the area. * Publish articles, blog-posts, and Twitter threads disseminating your findings on behalf of the company.      Must Haves: * A strong understanding of distributed protocol design, particularly a demonstrable ability to identify the trade-offs faced by protocols when deployed on blockchains. * Knowledge of different consensus algorithms (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance) and their implications on preconfirmation techniques. * Understanding of the security models applicable to preconfirmations, including potential attack vectors and mitigation strategies. * Familiarity with Ethereum: how it works and why. * Familiarity with various designs of L2s. * Familiarity with game-theoretic principles that underpin the strategic interactions of blockchain participants.      Nice to Haves: * Knowledge about cryptography. * Published work in relevant fields, including blog posts, and forum posts.      What Happens Next?Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.Disclaimer: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details.Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. Should you have any questions about this process, or wish to withdraw your consent please contact: legalnotices@nethermind.ioKeep up to date on what we are working on by following us on our social channelsClick here to view our Privacy Policy.

Protocol Researcher🌴 - Nethermind

What are we all about?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We are a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Working to solve some of the most challenging problems in the blockchain space, we frequently collaborate with renowned companies, such as Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Forta Protocol, Lido, EigenLayer, Open Zeppelin, RISCZero, Aleph Zero, and many more.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Today, we are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;View all our open positions here: https://www.nethermind.io/open-roles&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;At Nethermind, we offer Evergreen Roles in key areas of our business, marked by our 🌴Evergreen Role badge. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;These are positions that are continuously open for applications, reflecting our ongoing need for top talent in critical fields.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;By applying to an evergreen role, you're joining our talent pool for future opportunities.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;About the role:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;An ideal candidate is a researcher who actively participates in debates about L1 and L2 designs, systemic risks, and consensus algorithms by writing academic papers, blog posts, or forum entries.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Candidates should be able to work in a distributed research team, express their research ideas clearly, and know how to argue their findings formally. We value candidates who are entrepreneurial and self-motivated.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Responsibilities:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;As a protocol researcher, you will be expected to:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Formally analyze and test existing protocol designs.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Provide well-formed solutions, both theoretical and practical, for any issues that arise.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Innovate and add value to the current design, with scope and encouragement to extend this to any related protocols.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Coordinate and communicate protocol design choices with the engineering team.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Participate actively in preconfirmations related discourse, tracking new publications and projects in the area.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Publish articles, blog-posts, and Twitter threads disseminating your findings on behalf of the company.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Must Haves:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;A strong understanding of distributed protocol design, particularly a demonstrable ability to identify the trade-offs faced by protocols when deployed on blockchains.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge of different consensus algorithms (e.g., Proof of Work, Proof of Stake, Practical Byzantine Fault Tolerance) and their implications on preconfirmation techniques.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding of the security models applicable to preconfirmations, including potential attack vectors and mitigation strategies.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with Ethereum: how it works and why.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with various designs of L2s.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Familiarity with game-theoretic principles that underpin the strategic interactions of blockchain participants.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nice to Haves:&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Knowledge about cryptography.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Published work in relevant fields, including blog posts, and forum posts.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Happens Next?&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your application remains active in our system for future consideration as our talent team regularly reviews applications for evergreen roles and will contact promising candidates. We may contact you about current openings or future opportunities that match your skills. Feel free to update your application or apply for other roles at any time.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: I hereby consent to my personal information being stored and processed by Demerzel Solutions Limited (t/a Nethermind) (the "Company") for recruitment purposes in relation to both the selected job role and any other role the Company considers me a qualified candidate for. All data storing and processing by the Company takes place in accordance with the UK GDPR. Kindly refer to our privacy policy for more details. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;Your consent to share personal information is entirely voluntary, and you may withdraw your consent at any time. 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