Research Scientist - Cryptography

Two Six Technologies is looking for a Research Scientist in Cryptography to join our Applied Mathematics team. You will work with a range of clients from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to the country’s largest ISPs to innovative tech startups. You will become a trusted advisor while learning and performing valuable technical and industry skills.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

• Participate in research programs related to applied, modern cryptography
• Assist formal methods team in evaluations of cryptographic software and systems for functional correctness and implementation mistakes
• Take on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer.
• Comfort with ambiguity and forging your own path; our small team setting will provide you the opportunity for outsized impact. While you will receive extensive training, mentorship, and coaching, you must be comfortable executing against challenging technical goals since there’s no playbook for our innovative work.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field 
• Experience in classical and modern cryptographic algorithms and protocols to include several of:
• Standard public key algorithms
• Symmetric key ciphers and modes
• Cryptographic hash functions
• Quantum-resistant cryptography
• Fully homomorphic encryption
• Zero knowledge proof
• Secure multiparty computation
• Basic coding skills in a functional or imperative language
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance

Nice if you have:

• Publication history in cryptography
• Familiarity with formal methods / formal verification
• Exposure to concepts of functional programming languages (higher order function, monads, type classes, etc.)
• Government Security Clearance

Clearance Requirements:

• Eligibility for Security clearance

Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Two Six Technologies Covid-19 Vaccination Policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated. Exceptions to this policy are only granted to those with a company-approved medical or religious accommodation.  Prospective or new employees will be required to adhere to this policy and submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exemption prior to the start of their employment.   

If you are interested in applying for employment with Two Six Technologies and require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources at Two Six Technologies by sending an email to hr@twosixtech.com.  Information provided will be kept confidential and used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

EOE, including disability/vets.