Algorithmic Engineer

Algorithmic Engineer
Location: in MD - 15 mins. from DC

What you'll get to do:

• Research, design and prototype algorithms for secure processing of data on distributed systems, using technologies like homomorphic encryption (HE) and secure multiparty computation (SMPC).
• Work with other Enveil engineers to transition algorithms from prototype to our production systems.
• Keep yourself and other Enveil engineers up to date with the latest developments in HE and SMPC research by reading papers, attending conferences, and participating in our internal working groups.
• As one of the first engineers at an early-stage start-up, you'll be able to influence every aspect of the business, from technical direction to product design to company culture.

What you need to be successful:

• Desire and ability to learn new technical skills, quickly and constantly.
• 4+ years relevant work experience.
  • Prior experience with HE or SMPC is a big plus, but is
    not
    required.
• Either:
  • A PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or related field, or
  • Comparable work experience in a research and development organization.
• Prior experience with any of the following is a plus:
  • Cryptography
  • Security architecture
  • Threat modeling
  • Database design
  • Performance optimization
  • Distributed processing (Spark, Hadoop)
• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants.