Core Developer

The PolyCrypt GmbH is a spin-off of the Technical University of Darmstadt. Core areas include the research and development of Layer 2 scaling solutions such as State Channels for cross-chain and arbitrary contract execution as well as Plasma utilizing Trusted-Execution-Environment (TEE). We are currently expanding our core development team and are looking for a full-time core developer with a passion for solving complex software challenges.

Tasks

• Implement cutting-edge layer-2 blockchain technology (i.e. Perun, Erdstall or individual solutions)
• Consult and work with the team on use cases for partners (in IoT, energy, finance, etc.)
• Contribute to our applied research on blockchain technology
• Help design and implement various cryptographic protocols
• Implement our technology for the most-renowned blockchain ecosystems

Requirements

• Strong programming skills (Go, Rust, C++, java or similar programming languages)
• You enjoy working on challenging tasks
• You are open to receiving and giving feedback and learning from others

Experience with the following topics is a plus:

• Knowledge of cryptographic protocols and blockchain technology
• Developing networking stacks
• Collaborative open source projects
• Agile projects using scrum

Benefits

• Be part of exciting open-source projects
• Good engineering practices (testing, CI, reviews, …). We <3 maintainable code.
• Learn state-of-the-art technology from experienced blockchain researchers and developers
• Flat hierarchies & flexible working hours
• Strong contacts to leading figures in the cryptocurrency space
• Lots of fun

We are looking forward to your application. Please don't hesitate to apply even if your are not a 100% fit to the description. Let's together realize the true power of decentralization.

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