Researcher - Distributed Systems

DFINITY is looking for a full-time researcher specialized in Distributed Systems. At the core of the Internet Computer lies the protocol responsible for Byzantine fault-tolerant 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 (failure-resilience, 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 world-class 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 high-quality 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 peer-reviewed 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 in-office work from our amazing office in Zurich 3 days per week