# Cryptography Researcher - Nil Foundation at deCircle

> Remote · Germany · Unspecified · Other · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/recruitee%3Adecircletalentpartner%3A1818525 (read 2026-11-08).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [deCircle](https://alderhq.app/companies/decircle)
- Location text: berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Remote · Germany (evidence: "Location: berlin, Berlin, Germany")
- Posted: 2024-08-25 (805 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-04 · last verified: 2026-11-04
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://talent.makerdao.network/o/cryptography-researcher-nil-foundation
- Skills listed (inferred): C++, Distributed systems

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: not posted
- Market band for similar posted roles (Berlin, n 148): p25 €42k, median €56k, p75 €80k

## Description (the employer's text)

=nil; Foundationhas been at the forefront of Ethereum scalability solutions since 2018. With a mission to overcome the Ethereum scalability challenge, the team has been working on cutting-edge products such as =nil;’s native Proof Market, zkLLVM, and Placeholder, combining advanced cryptography, zero-knowledge technology, and database management systems.

Now we are looking for an experienced Cryptographer, who has an experience or a strong interest in developing zkProof systems.

### Responsibilities

- Developing cryptography algorithms design including proof system design.

- Design circuits for protocols’ state proofs for a proof system.

- Academic writing.

- Security analysis.

- Research other solutions related to proof-system\\circuits\\other cryptography tasks.

### Requirements

MS with major in Applied Math or equivalent experience

Expertise in cryptographic algorithms and primitives

MS with major in Applied Math or equivalent experience

C++ experience

Understanding or experience in ZK proof techniques, zk-SNARK circuits or proof systems (for example, Groth16, Halo, Plonk, STARKs, Marlin) is a strong plus

The language is English, so you’re supposed to be at least B2 level

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