Web3 Cryptography Research Jobs

About Nethermind

Nethermind is a blockchain research and software engineering company building high-performance infrastructure, security tooling, and cryptographic systems across the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. We work closely with protocol teams, L2s, and ZK projects to help design, review, and secure cutting-edge decentralized systems.

We are expanding our Team and are looking for engineers with hands-on experience auditing cryptographic and zero-knowledge systems.

The Role:

As a Zero Knowledge/Cryptography Auditor, you will evaluate the correctness, soundness, and security of cryptographic protocols and ZK systems. Your work will span Ethereum and Aztec ecosystems, including primitives, zkDSLs, and zkVM guest code.

You’ll collaborate closely with other security engineers and researchers, contribute to internal tooling, and engage directly with clients to improve the security posture of their protocols.

Responsibilities:

• Perform security reviews and audits of cryptographic and zero-knowledge systems, including primitives, protocols, zkDSL circuits, and zkVM guest programs
• Analyze correctness, soundness, completeness, and potential privacy leakage in ZK programs
• Review production code used in Ethereum and Aztec ecosystems and help teams identify and remediate vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain and improve Nethermind’s internal blockchain security tooling
• Design and implement new security tools for cryptography and ZK systems
• Stay up to date with emerging ZK constructions, proof systems, and attack vectors
• Participate in client meetings to explain findings, recommend best practices, and support remediation efforts
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, research notes, and (optionally) public-facing content

Requirements:

• 1+ year of experience performing security reviews related to cryptography, zero-knowledge systems, or closely related domains
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Mathematics, or a related field
• Strong foundation in cryptography, including:
• Solid theoretical understanding of cryptographic primitives and protocols
• Practical experience implementing and/or auditing cryptographic systems
• Strong proficiency in Rust (experience auditing Rust codebases is a strong plus)
• Deep understanding of Zero-Knowledge systems, including:
• Hands-on experience with at least one ZK proof system (e.g. Groth16, PLONK, Halo2, Bulletproofs)
• Proven usage of at least one zkDSL (e.g. Circom, Noir, Halo2, Cairo, etc.)
• Understanding of zkVM architectures and proof pipelines
• Ability to identify common cryptographic and ZK vulnerabilities
• Strong debugging skills; experience with reverse engineering is a plus
• Clear written and verbal communication skills

Nice to have:

• Multiple years of experience in traditional cybersecurity before moving into blockchain
• Experience reviewing or implementing advanced cryptographic primitives such as:
• Threshold signatures
• Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)
• Anonymous credentials
• Familiarity with or experience working on ZK rollups or L2s (e.g. Aztec or similar systems)
• Publicly available audit reports, blog posts, or presentations on cryptography or ZK security
• Experience working in client-facing security roles

What We Offer/ Benefits

• Flexible Work Options: Remote-first culture with the opportunity to work from anywhere.
• Global and Diverse Workforce: You'll work with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Learning and Development: You'll work on innovative, challenging projects and have access to experts and mentors to enhance your skills.
• Career Growth: Access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to open-source initiatives.
• Global Events and Conferences: Opportunities to attend the industry events.
• Collaborative and Innovative Culture: We foster teamwork and encourage new ideas.

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Nethermind, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We believe a variety of perspectives drives innovation and leads to better solutions for the blockchain community.

Ready to Join Us?

If you're passionate about blockchain and eager to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply for this job to start your journey with Nethermind.

Important Notice for Candidates

Recruitment scams are becoming increasingly common. Please keep the following guidelines in mind when applying for roles at Nethermind.

Where We May Contact You

Our Recruitment Team will only contact candidates using official company email addresses ending in @nethermind.io.

Any communication from our Team will always come from an official company domain — never from Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail, Outlook, or any other free email service.

You can also find us only through our official Nethermind accounts on:

• LinkedIn
• X / Twitter
• GitHub

Please note that we do not use Facebook for recruitment outreach.

How We Conduct Interviews

All interview scheduling and recruitment communication is managed exclusively through Ashby, our official hiring platform.

You may receive scheduling emails sent via Ashby on behalf of our Recruitment Team. Before clicking any links, please make sure the message originates from a legitimate and trusted Ashby source.

We do not conduct interviews through:

• WhatsApp
• Telegram
• Wire
• Google Hangouts
• Signal
• Discord DMs
• or any other unofficial messaging platforms

What We Will Never Do

Nethermind will never:

• Ask for your banking details, passwords, seed phrases, and wallet credentials at any stage of the hiring process
• Request payments, deposits, or fees related to recruitment or interviews
• Contact you through unofficial email addresses or suspicious messaging accounts
• Ask you to install unknown software or share access to your devices

If you ever receive suspicious communication claiming to represent Nethermind, please treat it with caution and verify the source carefully before responding.

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