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Our client – Icybit is a scientific research, experimental development and innovation company working in areas of artificial intelligence, distributed computing and big data analytics. The company is known as the creator of WISE - the real-time people crowd detection platform - and is currently active in fields of telecommunication, transportation and retail.

Opportunities

Conduct applied research on and experimental development of a novel secure distributed computing system in a small team of experts working in the field for the past 8 years. This is a great opportunity for a passionate computer scientist, software engineer or mathematician to help solve fundamental problems of practical relevance using advanced cryptographic protocols and distributed computing techniques.

Responsibilities

Design and implementation of a secure distributed computing system end-to-end, including:

• Analysis of formal and informal system specifications
• Design of system architecture, data structures and algorithms
• Implementation of system components
• Verification and validation of system implementation
• Deployment of system into production environment

Requirements

• PhD (or MSc / BSc with distinction) in computer science, software engineering, mathematics, or a related area
• Strong ability to design and implement software
• Ability to read and interpret academic research papers
• Experience in C/C++ or at least one other major programming language
• Knowledge of Node.JS or similar server-side technology is a plus
• Knowledge of Redis or similar data structure servers is a plus
• Knowledge of advanced cryptography, esp. of multi-party cryptographic protocols, is a big plus
• Knowledge of distributed ledger technology, esp. of smart contracts, is a plus
• Familiarity with formal methods and notations, e.g. TLA+, is a plus
• Experience in competitive programming, e.g. ICPC or IOI, is a plus

Company offers

• Flexible working hours
• Knowledge-sharing sessions, team-buildings, learning lunches
• Ability to work in a scientifically oriented environment

Additional information
Contact person – Vita, +370 657 49 380, vita@amston.lt