Cryptographic Development Associate Student
Perun is an off-chain blockchain framework for real-time payments, cross-chain interoperability, and scalable private transactions. It offers SDK and node software plus integration support for blockchain solutions, including AI-agent, IoT, and micropayment use cases.
Maintainer signals as of 8/10/2026
Projects
About Perun
Perun develops an off-chain framework based on state-channel technology. Its products include a Go SDK for custom state-channel integrations and a multi-user Perun Node for deployments such as IoT environments. The framework supports instant, low-cost, energy-efficient transactions, cross-chain functionality, offline NFC and Bluetooth payments, private transaction data, and cross-chain swaps. Perun also provides secure off-chain solution development and deployment support for businesses.
Skills
About the Role
You will work on bringing next-generation security solutions to market. You will learn to develop open-source frameworks such as go-perun and contribute to new security protocols including threshold cryptography. You will improve scalability, performance, and usability of cryptographic systems, collaborate with researchers and developers, and continuously learn about cryptography and self-sovereign identity.
Requirements
- Completed coursework in computer science
- Experience with Go or Rust
- Knowledge of cryptography and blockchain technology
- Interest in coding cryptographic protocols and blockchain applications
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Interpersonal and communication skills
Responsibilities
- Bring next-generation security solutions to market
- Learn to develop open-source frameworks such as go-perun
- Contribute to the development of security protocols such as threshold cryptography
- Collaborate with researchers and developers
- Improve scalability performance and usability of cryptographic systems
- Continuously learn and stay updated on cryptography and self-sovereign identity
- Work on projects with industry partners and leading blockchain ecosystems
Benefits
- 10–20 hours per week
- Flexible working hours
- Office in Campus Stadtmitte
- Home office possibility
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Office drinks
