Research Scientist
Sei is a high-performance Layer 1 blockchain optimized for trading applications with 400ms block finality and parallel transaction processing.
Projects
About Sei
Sei helps developers build fast, efficient applications by providing a trading-focused Layer 1 blockchain with parallelized execution. Users can trade digital assets at near-instant speeds, build high-performance decentralized exchanges, and deploy applications using familiar EVM tools.
Skills
About the Role
You will conduct original research at the intersection of theory, cryptography, and practical engineering constraints. You will collaborate closely with engineers to translate research into high-performance systems, publish papers and technical reports, partner with external researchers, and ground design decisions in rigorous analysis.
Requirements
- PhD in Cryptography, Computer Science, Mathematics, or related field with existing research in blockchain adjacent technologies
- 0–2 years of post-PhD experience (Postdocs and upcoming PhDs welcome)
- Strong background in one or more of cryptography, distributed systems, consensus, game theory, or applied mathematics
- Strong curiosity for blockchain and web3 research and motivation to shape production systems and protocols
Responsibilities
- Conduct original research in blockchain systems
- Bridge theory, cryptography, and practical engineering constraints
- Collaborate closely with engineers to translate research into high-performance systems
- Publish papers and technical reports
- Partner with external researchers and universities
- Influence engineering design decisions through rigorous analysis
Benefits
- Fully remote work