Homeoffice Research Engineer (Rust/EVM)

Hyphen Connect · Australia · Remote

About the job

We are hiring for one of our ecosystem projects. The company is shifting the future of value extraction.

They are the next generation automated smart contract auditing system focusing on Zero-Day Exploits. They are a blockchain security startup, composed of industry security researchers and scholars, providing top-notch security solutions through our technology precipitation and innovative research.

Their security solutions rely on computation intensive with automation rather than labor intensive, which significantly reduces the cost of auditing. They see value extraction on smart contracts as a 2-step black box optimization process. They facilitate the search by algorithmic parsing, efficient stateful computation techniques, and innovative feedback mechanisms.

The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled Research Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development and optimization of our automated smart contract auditing system.

As a Research Engineer (Architecture integration), you will play a crucial role in our blockchain security startup's mission to provide top-notch security solutions through innovative research and technology precipitation.

Your core contribution is to the development and enhancement of our automated smart contract auditing system, focusing on Zero-Day Exploits. Leveraging your expertise in Rust programming, mathematical algorithms, smart contract integration, smart contract architectures automations, you will optimize the computational efficiency and full automation of our system, reduce auditing costs, and improve overall security.

If you are skilled in critical thinking, possess excellent problem-solving abilities, and are eager to contribute to greenfield research in blockchain security, come and join the team!

In This Role, You Will

  • Collaborate with a team of optimization and security researchers to enhance our automated smart contract auditing system.
  • Implement and optimize algorithms and data structures using the Rust programming language to improve automation efficacy.
  • Design and build complex architectures for automating value extraction systems for smart contracts, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and security.
  • Analyze and understand the requirements of different smart contracts and design architectures that best fit their unique characteristics.
  • Develop and integrate mathematical algorithms for vulnerability detection, code analysis, and formal verification into our auditing system.
  • Stay updated with the latest advancements in blockchain security, smart contract auditing, runtime development and architecture integration techniques.
  • Contribute to research efforts by proposing and developing innovative solutions to address emerging value extraction challenges.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of optimization algorithms and techniques into our security solutions.
  • Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and maintain high code quality standards.

You Might Thrive In This Role If You Have

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree or above in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Data Science, or any other related discipline or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
  • You have 3+ years of experience in Rust programming language, and demonstrated expertise in Rust and smart contract integration.
  • Strong understanding of smart contract architectures and ability to build complex automation architectures.
  • Familiarity with different smart contract platforms and frameworks, such as Ethereum, Solidity, or other blockchain technologies.
  • Proficiency in designing and implementing scalable and efficient architectures for automation on smart contracts.
  • Strong understanding of security principles and best practices in the context of smart contracts and blockchain applications.
  • Proficient in software development methodologies, version control systems, and collaborative development tools.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze complex systems to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to a diverse audience.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Strong research mindset, staying up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field and demonstrating a passion for continuous learning.

Why work with us

  • You’ll work on extremely challenging and unseen problems to overturn the industry
  • You’ll shape the culture as an early employee and make impactful contributions from now
  • You’ll be part of an adaptive, flat, result-driven organization
  • You and your work will create a legacy and set an industry standard in automation on value extraction.