Web3 & Blockchain

Zero-Knowledge Proof Engineer

Builds systems that prove facts are true without revealing the underlying data

£80k-£180k Deep tech

What it involves

Develops zk-SNARK and zk-STARK based systems that let blockchain transactions be verified as valid without exposing sensitive transaction details, enabling privacy and scalability.

Skills & knowledge needed

Zero-knowledge cryptographyRust/CircomMathematicsCryptographic protocolsSystems engineering

Why it's emerging now

ZK technology is the leading solution to blockchain privacy and scaling problems — expertise is extremely scarce.

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