Zero Knowledge (ZK) Engineer

About OKX

Founded in 2017, OKX is one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency spot and derivatives exchanges. OKX has adopted innovative blockchain technology to reshape the financial ecosystem by offering some of the most diverse and sophisticated products, solutions, and trading tools on the market. Trusted by more than 20 million users in over 180 regions globally, OKX strives to provide an engaging platform that empowers every individual to explore the world of crypto. In addition to its world-class DeFi exchange, OKX serves its users with OKX Insights, a research arm that is at the cutting edge of the latest trends in the cryptocurrency industry. With its extensive range of crypto products and services, and unwavering commitment to innovation, OKX’s vision is a world of financial access backed by blockchain and the power of decentralized finance.

Team Profile 

Roles & Responsibilities

• Reseach novel ZK proofs, ranging from zkSNARKs to zkSTARKs.
• Optimize existing ZK algorithms and implementations for performance, especially on GPUs/TPUs.
• Measure and improve the theoretical and practical efficiency of ZK constructions.
• Contribute to open source ZK libraries and help advance the entire ecosystem.

Requirements 

• Experience programming in Go, Rust and/or C/C++ for low-level and systems programming.
• Track record of optimizing algorithms and implementations for performance on GPU/TPU hardware.
• Passion for applied cryptography research and emerging privacy technologies.
• Self-starter who is comfortable tackling big challenges with little guidance.

Good to have  

• Bachelor/Master's degree in cryptography, computer science or related field.
• Hands-on experience with zkSNARKs, STARKs or other zero-knowledge proofs.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive total compensation package

• L&D programs and Education subsidy for employees' growth and development

• Various team building programs and company events

• Wellness and meal allowances [delete for remote roles]

• Comprehensive healthcare schemes for employees and dependants [delete for remote roles]

• More that we love to tell you along the process!