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Software Researcher

Technical Futures Ltd
Posted a month ago
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4, England

Salary

£50,000 - £80,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Software Engineer – Remote Working – Masters / PhD Mathematics or Computing –  Strong programming skills - technical skillset to include Compilers / Embedded / Cryptography / Algorithms / Blockchain – Financial Security Applications.

A Software Engineer with a Masters Degree and/or PhD in Mathematics or Computing and with strong programming skills will join an innovative start-up combining high-end security, blockchain and program analysis research. You’ll undertake Security Research as part of a team of experts in Compilers, Cryptography, Mathematics and Finance, bringing an appreciation of real-world attacker mentality in order to reduce risk and fortify code.

Working Remotely, the Software Research Engineer can expect to receive a top remuneration package with a generous bonus, research opportunities and personal equipment of your choice.

To fit with this top class team you should bring the following:

  • Masters Degree / PhD in Mathematics, Physics or Computing gained from a top tier University.
  • Project or working knowledge of Embedded, Compilers, Cryptography, Blockchain and/or Algorithms.
  • Proficiency in one or more programming language ( ideally to include C++ and Python).
  • Experience with low level software either as an engineer or researcher.
  • Solid understanding of mathematical models particularly for financial instruments.
  • A background in or a regular user of programming language theory.

What you will be involved with:

  • Reviewing complex, high assurance smart contract code.
  • Applying your engineering skills to build custom tools to rapidly assess, explore or secure the code.
  • Advising clients to make informed decisions about risk to their systems; using your expertise to help solve hard security problems.
  • You’ll continually enhance your skills in both personal and professional development opportunities.

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