Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 80,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Littlemore Oxfordshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
Software Researcher – Remote Working – UK Masters / PhD Mathematics or Computing – technical skillset involving Compilers / Embedded / Cryptography / Algorithms / Blockchain – Financial Security Applications.
A Software Researcher with a Masters Degree and/or PhD in Mathematics or Computing will join an innovative start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research. You’ll undertake Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance, bringing an appreciation of real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code.
Working Remotely, the Software Researcher can expect to receive a top remuneration package with a generous bonus, research opportunities and personal equipment of your choice.
To fit with this top class team you should bring the following:
* Masters Degree / PhD in Mathematics, Physics, Computing gained from a top tier UK University.
* Knowledge of Embedded, Compilers, Cryptography, Blockchain and/or Algorithms.
* Proficiency in one or more programming language ( ideally to include C++ and Python).
* Experience with low level software either as an engineer or security researcher.
* Solid understanding of mathematical models particularly for financial instruments.
* A background in or a regular user of programming language theory.
What you will be involved with:
* Reviewing complex, high assurance smart contract code.
* Applying your engineering skills to build custom tools to rapidly assess, explore or secure the code.
* Advising clients to make informed decisions about risk to their systems; using your expertise to help solve hard security problems.
* You’ll continually enhance your skills in both personal and professional development opportunities