Cryptography Research Intern

About Fermah

Fermah is the universal proof generation layer.

It functions as a marketplace, where the supply side comprises GPUs and FPGAs. On the demand side, Fermah can generate proofs for any instance in which ZK is used.

Fermah is bringing moon math to the masses.

Fermah was founded by Dr. Vanishree Rao. She has been designing and building ZK for over 15 years and has a PhD in cryptography from UCLA.

We are building a world-class team that values delivering results with excellence and empathy.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Cryptography Research Intern to work on cutting-edge ZK-rollup, zkVM, and bridge technologies that we believe are crucial for advancing ZK adoption. The engineering team at Fermah operates with shared accountability and without traditional hierarchy.As an early team member, you will help define not only the technical direction of our integrations but also the values and culture of our company. You will have the freedom and autonomy to influence the trajectory of our platform while bringing your ideas and technical expertise to life.

You’ll be tasked with complex and rewarding challenges.This is an exceptional opportunity for you to take ownership of key integrations, drive tangible results, and gain invaluable experience working in one of the most exciting sectors within crypto.

Responsibilities:

• Reading technical papers on cryptographic protocols, such as MPC, ZKPs
• Contributing to the design and refinement of cryptographic protocols
• Writing blogs, papers and documentation to explain complex cryptographic ideas
• Code up proof of concepts

What You Bring:

• Very strong background in mathematics and cryptography with deep knowledge of proof systems
• Solid understanding of secure multi-party computation
• Ability to translate research and technical specifications into proof-of-concepts
• Problem-solving skills with a collaborative and ownership-driven mindset
• Experience in Rust is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and equity
• Take-what-you-need vacation
• Opportunity to work with a driven, talented, dedicated team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a strong positive impact
• Culture built upon mutual respect, empathy, excellence and delivery