About Us:
ZKValidator is a lean expert team with a diverse skill set. We’re driven by a mission, promoting privacy and zero knowledge tech, the next frontier of Web3. We strive to provide high-performance infrastructure to blockchain networks, which has allowed us to be a top validator on Cosmos, Celestia, Celo, Mina, Moonbeam, Polkadot and more.
Role:
We are seeking an experienced Research Analyst to join our team and contribute to our mission of advancing the state of distributed systems and cryptography. As a Full-Time Research Analyst, you will be pivotal in researching and understanding advancements in ZK cryptography, Proof-of-Stake networks and distributed / peer-to-peer systems, such as sequencers, provers, consensus mechanisms, and zero-knowledge (ZK) technology. You will then leverage your expertise to create comprehensive and informative technical reports, market analyses and papers that will help us contribute to empowering the next generation of critical distributed infrastructure.
This role is cross-functional and you will interact with and seek inputs from everyone in the team whether it's devops, cryptography, marketing or investing.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct in-depth research on cutting-edge cryptography and distributed / p2p systems
Collating research in a digestible format for other members of the organisation
Analyse market trends and competitor strategies to identify opportunities for our company to grow and expand its reach
Produce market analysis reports that provide insights into emerging trends and potential opportunities
Communicate with partners to understand their needs and requirements, and to work collaboratively on joint projects and initiatives
Contribute to the development of our company's thought leadership by writing blog posts
Hosting twitter spaces, attending industry conferences, and eventually representing the company with public speaking engagements
Skills and Qualifications:
At least 1 year professional experience as a technical writer, market analyst, or similar role
The ability to identify emerging trends and exciting projects in the early stages of development
Prior knowledge and deep interest in cryptography and distributed / p2p systems, e.g., sequencers, provers, ZK technology
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to write compelling and well structured long form pieces
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to synthesise complex, multiple sources of information and form a point of view
Ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines
Ability to work proactively and independently, all while contributing effectively to a larger team
A passion for blockchain technology and its potential to enable open financial systems
Added bonus : Background in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. English is your native language
Our Offer:
A full time position exploring the cutting edge technologies that will revolutionise the internet alongside a team of leaders in the field
A supportive and friendly work environment
Maximum freedom and flexibility thanks to remote work
When required, paid travel to conferences and team offsites
