New 
Senior Research Software Engineer - Security & Cryptography
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Oct 23, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Security Research Group at Microsoft Research Redmond is pushing the boundary of what is possible with the fascinating primitive of zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs. You'll work alongside experts who are shaping the future of secure and privacy-preserving computation through real-world applications of this primitive. Your contributions will help define the next generation of secure, scalable, and private systems in the cloud.You will write and optimize Solidity contracts that verify zero-knowledge proofs on-chain, enabling secure and scalable cryptographic applications. Your work will also include building smart contract bridges to facilitate seamless asset movement across layers-critical infrastructure for interoperability in decentralized systems. In this role, you'll deepen your expertise in Solidity, proof system verifiers, and cross-layer bridging. You'll have opportunities to grow your skills through hands-on innovation and collaboration with world-class researchers and engineers. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesWrite and optimize Solidity contracts for verifying ZK proofs on-chain.Build smart contract bridges to facilitate asset movement across layers.Embody our culture and values. | |