Arlington, United States

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Overview of Opportunity:

Two Six Technologies is looking for a Lead Research Scientist in Cryptography to join our Applied Mathematics team. You will work with a range of clients from the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to the country’s largest ISPs to innovative tech startups. You will become a trusted advisor while learning and performing valuable technical and industry skills.

Job Responsibilities & Duties

Participate in research programs related to applied, modern cryptography
Assist formal methods team in evaluations of cryptographic software and systems for functional correctness and implementation mistakes
Take on complex technical problems for which there is often no known answer.
Forge your own path; our small team setting will provide you the opportunity for outsized impact. While you will receive extensive training, mentorship, and coaching, you must be comfortable executing against challenging technical goals since there’s no playbook for our innovative work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s (or higher) degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related field
7+ years experience in classical and modern cryptographic algorithms and protocols to include several of:

Zero knowledge proof
Secure multiparty computation
Standard public key algorithms
Symmetric key ciphers and modes
Cryptographic hash functions
Quantum-resistant cryptography
Fully homomorphic encryption

Basic coding skills in a functional or imperative language

Nice if you have:

Publication history in cryptography
Familiarity with formal methods / formal verification
Exposure to concepts of functional programming languages (higher order function, monads, type classes, etc.)

Clearance Requirements:

Top Secret Clearance w/ eligibility for SCI

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Two Six Technologies is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive compensation packages that reflect the value we place on our employees and their contributions. We believe in rewarding skills, experience, and performance. Our offerings include but are not limited to, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid leave, tuition assistance and professional development.

The projected salary range listed for this position is annualized. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of salary. Salary is one component of our total compensation package and the specific salary offered is determined by various factors, including, but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location, as well as contract specific affordability and organizational requirements.

Salary Range

$105,700—$214,100 USD

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Two Six Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture, hair type and protective hair styles (e.g., braids, twists, locs and twists)), color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions and lactation), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age (40 and over), marital status, disability, genetic information, and protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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EOE, including disability/vets.

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