Research Scientist Engineer

Research Scientist/Engineer Remote | Full-time What you’ll do Attack fundamental challenges to building scalable, secure, reliable, user-friendly blockchain systems Reason through the emerging trends in the crypto and blockchain space and identify (non)obvious opportunities for Offchain Labs Proactively perform feasibility studies and analysis for new protocols, architectures, and feature enhancements Design and write technical specifications and academic papers Design and build proofs of concept Collaborate with research colleagues, share knowledge and expertise, and solve problems together Work with teams across the broader organization, including engineering, product, and business development, to think beyond current technical limitations in delivering the best experience for developers and users Who you are Doctorate degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related discipline, or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering, or equivalent work experience 1–2 years of relevant research and development experience in academic and/or industry settings Deep expertise in one or more distributed systems, security, or cryptographic research areas (e.g., distributed protocols, design and analysis of cryptographic algorithms, formal methods, secure multi‑party computation, system security, and/or their application to data protection and privacy, authentication, payments, and cryptocurrencies) Familiarity with or willingness to learn blockchain technologies An open‑minded research approach and genuine intellectual curiosity Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms to a non‑technical audience Attention to detail and a commitment to excellence A positive attitude and a passion for sharing knowledge within your team, organization, and broader community Experience or interest with layer 2 technologies is a plus Perks Remote‑first global workforce + NY office Annual company offsite + team onsites Professional reimbursement program (facilitates industry conference attendance, certifications, and more) Medical, dental & vision coverage (US + some other countries) 401k retirement plan + company match (US only) Wellness stipend Home office set up / ergonomic equipment program This role cannot be performed in California, or Colorado. Please be advised that there has been a rise in fraudulent recruiter activities, particularly within the Web3 space. If you would like to confirm whether someone is an OCL employee or the legitimacy of an offer you received, please email [email protected]. At Offchain Labs, we are committed to building a welcoming and supportive workplace for all employees, regardless of their background or identity. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued and has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive. We encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply and join our team. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr Framework Ventures