Research Scientist - Systems
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Job Description
DFINITY is looking for a fulltime researcher specialized in Distributed Systems. At the core of the Internet Computer lies the protocol responsible for Byzantine faulttolerant state machine replication and its implementation. Your main tasks include the design development and analysis of dependable and scalable algorithms protocols and distributed system architectures with provable guarantees (failureresilience optimality security incentive compatibility and beyond) to increase the scope efficiency and security of the Internet Computer. We offer a flexible work style with the chance to work in a very dynamic team of a worldclass team of computer science researchers and engineers from all around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Work closely with a distributed team of engineers and researchers to develop secure reliable and scalable solutions from problem identification and solution conception to production
- Create designs specifications and documentation of the next iterations of the Internet Computer Protocol
- Provide deep technical insights and communicate them clearly
- Keep up to date with trends and new developments in the field
- Write highquality research papers targeted at leading conferences and journals
- Represent the foundation at academic and industry conferences and share technical information internally as well as with the public
Requirements:
- PhD in Computer Science or related field
- Experience in the design analysis and implementation of distributed protocols
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively both with other research and engineering teams
- Understanding of cryptographic protocols and experience using cryptographic primitives
- Strong record of peerreviewed publications in top venues or other evidence of excellence
- Experience as a professor postdoctoral researcher or industry researcher is a plus
- Experience in blockchain technology cryptocurrency or formal methods is a plus
- Experience with Rust programming is a plus
* Please note that this role requires inoffice work from our amazing office in Zurich 3 days per week
About DFINITY and the Internet Computer:
Join our team of over 250 talented individuals including worldrenowned cryptographers distributed systems engineers programming language experts and industry leaders who are shaping the future of the internet and web3.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
Employment Type
Full Time
