System Architect - Cryptography and Networking Expert
Nym is seeking a skilled System Architect with expertise in cryptography and networking to join our Core Development Team. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing advanced privacy-preserving network infrastructure, developing cryptographic systems, and integrating smart contracts into decentralized systems.
About the Role:
* Key Responsibilities:
* Design and implement advanced privacy-preserving network infrastructure
* Develop and audit cryptographic systems, especially around zk-credentials and e-cash
* Integrate smart contracts into decentralized systems, including CosmWASM and blockchain-specific integrations
* Support integrations with wallets, explorers, and external systems
* Contribute to browser-ready WebAssembly components
* Champion post-quantum secure implementations across the stack
Requirements:
* 5+ years in back-end or systems-level engineering
* Proficiency in Rust, with strong experience in async programming (e.g., Tokio)
* Deep knowledge of networking and cryptography
* Experience building or scaling distributed systems
* Comfort with cryptographic libraries and protocols
What We Offer:
* A diverse, global team of 50+, interested in learning and solving problems together
* 6 Weeks annual leave plus national holidays
* Yearly learning and development allowance
* IT hardware package tailored to your role
* Remote working (with a bias towards being able to do in-person meetups periodically)
* A competitive salary
Benefits:
* Generous Annual Leave Allowance
* We are actively anti-burnout at Nym
Fully Remote / Flexi Working:
* Work when you want, how you want as long as key deadlines are hit
About Us:
* We strive for excellence on a daily basis, your hardware shouldn't hold you back
Learn More:
* We believe that user privacy underpins democratic freedoms in a networked world, and we're proud to help roll back the surveillance society