Senior Staff/Staff Cryptography Engineer
Okx
Hong Kong
Who We Are
Responsibilities
- Design, assess migration paths for, and implement post-quantum cryptography (PQC) algorithms within existing signature and key management systems; track the latest developments in cutting-edge PQC standards such as lattice-based cryptography
- Design and develop the underlying cryptography library for MPC wallet / Web3 security products
- Research Web3-ecosystem cryptography technologies and produce technology selection reports and related technical documentation
- Conduct security audits of wallet-layer signature code and cryptographic protocol implementations
- Participate in defining the team's cryptography technical standards and enforce security red lines for cryptography-related code
Requirements
- Master's degree or above in Cryptography, Mathematics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
- Solid theoretical foundation in cryptography, including public-key cryptosystems, symmetric/asymmetric cryptography principles, lattice theory fundamentals, security protocol design, and blockchain cryptography applications
- In-depth research experience in post-quantum cryptography; familiar with lattice-based cryptography and hash-based signatures; knowledge of NIST PQC standard algorithms (Kyber, Dilithium, SPHINCS+, etc.); experience with algorithm migration or engineering implementation is a plus
- In-depth research experience in secure multi-party computation (MPC); familiar with threshold signature and secret sharing protocol principles and engineering implementation
- Some research background in zero-knowledge proofs (e.g., zk-SNARK/zk-STARK), homomorphic encryption, or related cryptographic theory
- Proficient in at least one of: C/C++, Rust, Go, or Java
Nice-to-Haves
- Published papers at international cryptography conferences
- Fluent English (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive total compensation package
- L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development
- Various team building programs and company events
- Wellness and meal allowances
- Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants
- More that we love to tell you along the process!
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