ZK Research Engineer (Blockchain - Zones Team)

Logos Execution Zone (LEZ) is developing a next-generation blockchain with built-in privacy using zero-knowledge proofs. The ZK Research Engineer will contribute to protocol research, cryptographic system development, and production implementation of privacy-preserving blockchain technologies.

Logos Execution Zone (LEZ) is seeking a ZK Research Engineer to contribute to the development of a programmable blockchain that integrates public and private states using zero-knowledge proofs. This role focuses on research, prototyping, and production-level implementation of cryptographic systems.

Responsibilities:
- Conduct research and improve protocol mechanisms  
- Transform research prototypes into production-ready systems  
- Design, implement, and ship end-to-end blockchain functionality  
- Profile system performance and optimize bottlenecks  
- Develop and harden cryptographic components  
- Perform testing, code reviews, and vulnerability analysis  

Requirements:
- Strong proficiency in Rust  
- Deep understanding of cryptography and zero-knowledge systems  
- Experience with blockchain or distributed systems  
- Familiarity with zkVMs and privacy-preserving technologies  
- Strong problem-solving and asynchronous collaboration skills  

Preferred:
- Experience with RISC0  
- Background in building blockchain protocols or core systems  
- Experience identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities  

Benefits:
- Fully remote, globally distributed team  
- Flexible compensation (fiat and/or crypto)  
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge privacy and blockchain technologies  

Join LEZ to help build next-generation decentralized systems with native privacy and full programmability.