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Lead Research Scientist in Cryptography

Two Six Technologies
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 1/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/22/2025

At Two Six Technologies, we build, deploy, and implement innovative products that solve the world’s most complex challenges today. Through unrivaled collaboration and unwavering trust, we push the boundaries of what’s possible to empower our team and support our customers in building a safer global future.

Overview of Opportunity :

Two Six Technologies is looking for a Lead Research Scientist in Cryptography to join our Applied Mathematics team in Arlington, Virginia. 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.

What you will do :

  • 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.

What you will need (Basic 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 including 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.)
  • Security Clearance :

  • Top Secret Clearance w / eligibility for SCI
  • LI-ZS1

    LI-ONSITE

    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.

    Additionally, please be advised that this business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices.

    EOE, including disability / vets.

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    Salary : $105,700 - $214,100

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