International Association
for Cryptologic Research

About MAYA-ZK:

MAYA-ZK is a venture-backed company aiming to revolutionize the field of zero-knowledge proofs through hardware acceleration. We are a close-knit team comprising hardware engineers, software developers, and research scientists.

Research Aims:

Our focus is primarily on accelerating zero-knowledge proofs, specifically ZK-SNARKs, through innovative hardware solutions.

Position Description:

Senior FPGA Researcher/Developer

We're seeking an experienced FPGA researcher/developer with a specialized focus on cryptography and ZK. This is a senior-level position that will play a critical role in the development and acceleration of cryptographic algorithms.

Requirements:

• PhD or Master’s degree with extensive experience in FPGA and hardware design.
• Expertise in cryptographic algorithms, particularly zero-knowledge proofs and ZK-SNARKs.
• Strong background in HW/SW co-design
• Familiarity with Linux kernel driver development is a plus but not mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the research and development efforts to accelerate ZK-SNARKs on FPGAs.
• Develop and optimize hardware-accelerated solutions.
• Collaborate with our research team to integrate new cryptographic primitives.
• Conduct system-level performance evaluations and resolve any hardware or software issues.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in being at the forefront of cryptographic research and hardware acceleration, please send your CV and cover letter to contact@maya-zk.com.

Closing date for applications:

Contact: Tibor Tribus (tibor.tribus@maya-zk.com)

More information: https://www.maya-zk.com/