[Remote] Senior Cryptography Engineer at Succinct

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Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Cybersecurity, Quantitative FinanceIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ZK Proving SystemszkVMsSTARKsFRICryptographyRustAlgorithm DesignPerformance Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Senior Cryptography Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote-friendly, or does it require in-person work?

The position is based in San Francisco with a preference for in-person work, but open to exceptional remote candidates for senior roles. Relocation costs may be covered for in-person candidates.

What skills and experience are required for this role?

Candidates need prior experience developing ZK proving systems and/or zkVMs, a strong mathematical background in cryptography especially STARKs/FRI, basic familiarity with Rust or similar languages, ownership mindset, and strong communication skills.

What is the company culture like at Succinct Labs?

Succinct Labs has a small but strong team working on challenging problems in a fast-paced environment.

What makes a strong candidate for this Senior Cryptography Engineer role?

Exceptional candidates have prior experience with ZK proving systems/zkVMs, deep cryptography knowledge especially in STARKs/FRI, and for remote applicants, must be an exceptional fit; SF-based candidates are preferred.

Succinct

Enhances blockchain interoperability and efficiency

About Succinct

Succinct.xyz focuses on improving blockchain technology, particularly in interoperability and efficiency. The company develops tools and protocols that enhance the performance of blockchain networks. One of their main products is a verifiable proof of Bitcoin block headers, which allows users to verify blockchain data without downloading the entire blockchain, speeding up the process. Another key offering is "Telepathy," a decentralized zkSNARK interoperability protocol for Ethereum, enabling secure communication between different blockchain networks. Additionally, they provide a gas-efficient on-chain light client for Ethereum's Proof of Stake system, which reduces the resources needed for transaction verification. Succinct.xyz differentiates itself by offering advanced solutions that help clients achieve better efficiency and interoperability in their blockchain operations, aiming to support developers, enthusiasts, and enterprises in the blockchain space.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2022Year Founded

$53.5MTotal Funding

SERIES_ACompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Crypto & Web3Industries

11-50Employees

Risks

Competition from Polkadot and Cosmos may impact Succinct's market share.

Rapid zkSNARK technology evolution could render current offerings obsolete without innovation.

Regulatory scrutiny on cross-chain transactions may pose compliance challenges for Succinct.

Differentiation

Succinct offers the first decentralized zkSNARK interoperability protocol for Ethereum, enhancing security.

Their verifiable proof of Bitcoin block headers improves light node syncing efficiency.

Succinct's gas-efficient on-chain light client reduces computational resources for Ethereum's PoS system.

Upsides

Partnership with Mantle Network positions Succinct as a leader in ZK validity rollup technology.

Collaboration with OP Labs advances Ethereum's layer-2 solutions, enhancing Succinct's market position.

$55 million funding round supports accelerated development of zero-knowledge proof infrastructure.

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