Careers

Careers at BTQ

BTQ is a fast-growing technology company led by experienced builders and industry pioneers. We’re looking for individuals who are passionate about the intersection of quantum computing and blockchain to join our world-class team today.

Working at BTQ

Solve unique problems

Work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment at the intersection of quantum and blockchain technology.

Research-driven

Interact with world-leading research institutes and universities to develop and access cutting edge technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans, vacation time, and parental leave for primary and secondary caretakers.

Front End Developer

Build and maintain BTQ's website
Develop websites and web applications for a range of products and services
Work alongside graphic designers to implement Figma designs
Improve UI/UX across websites and web applications
Make suggestions to web-based architecture and solutions

Build and maintain BTQ's website
Develop websites and web applications for a range of products and services
Work alongside graphic designers to implement Figma designs
Improve UI/UX across websites and web applications
Make suggestions to web-based architecture and solutions

Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+)
Proficient in modern front-end technologies (e.g. Vue, Angular, React preferred)
Experienced in responsive web design
Good communication skills in English
Experienced in modern CSS (e.g. SCSS, styled-component, Tailwind)

Ability to develop websites from scratch
Experience with the following technologies: Figma, React, Next.js, Tailwind, Netlify, Github

Experienced in CI/CD
Robust knowledge of front-end technologies

Application - Resume review and email exchange.
1st round interview - Technical review.
Work sample (optional)
2nd round interview - Technical background interview with corporate partners.

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Web3 Developer

Develop web-based applications
Investigate high-level architecture problems
Make suggestions to architecture and solutions
Perform code reviews
Divide projects into manageable pieces for junior developers and fix difficult bugs.
Mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Develop web-based applications
Investigate high-level architecture problems
Make suggestions to architecture and solutions
Perform code reviews
Divide projects into manageable pieces for junior developers and fix difficult bugs.
Mentorship and guidance to junior team members

Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+)
Proficient in modern front-end technologies (e.g. Vue, Angular. React preferred)
Experienced in responsive web design
Good communication skills in English
Experienced in modern CSS (e.g. SCSS, styled-component, Tailwind)

Proficient in TypeScript
Strong knowledge in blockchain technologies (e.g. Solidity, Web3.js/ethers.js, Truffle/Hardhat )
Ability to develop web application from scratch and choose the right technologies
Development experiences in multiple platforms (e.g. React Native, Electron, Browser Extension)

Kubernetes and cloud experience
Experienced in CI/CD
Knowledge in cryptography
Knowledge in modern programming languages (e.g. Go, Rust)

Application - Resume review and email exchange.
1st round interview - Technical review.
Work sample (optional)
2nd round interview - Technical background interview with corporate partners.

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Cryptography Researcher

Design, prototype, and implement cryptographic protocols that contribute to the BTQ network
Working with the research team on designing protocol for blockchains
Screening projects by reading protocol specifications and evaluating the technical teams
Reasoning through the emerging trends in the space and identifying non-obvious opportunities for deployment of capital
Working closely with technical teams on their mining mechanism, cryptographic primitives, crypto-economic model, smart contract security, and other ideas around protocols and software

Design, prototype, and implement cryptographic protocols that contribute to the BTQ network
Working with the research team on designing protocol for blockchains
Screening projects by reading protocol specifications and evaluating the technical teams
Reasoning through the emerging trends in the space and identifying non-obvious opportunities for deployment of capital
Working closely with technical teams on their mining mechanism, cryptographic primitives, crypto-economic model, smart contract security, and other ideas around protocols and software

MS/PhD in Computer Science/Engineering, or related field
Solid understanding of (at least one): Cryptography, Distributed systems or Formal verification
[Cryptography]: Design provably secure, scalable and practical cryptographic protocols, areas of interest include multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proof and post-quantum cryptograp
[Distributed systems]: Design, analyze and implement algorithms and architectures for dependable and scalable distributed systems
[Formal verification]: Develop and apply techniques to give strong security guarantees for smart contract
Ability to identify unconventional trends and emerging technologies
Sharp analytical mind and an ability to identify deals in the market
Ability to aggregate information from a variety of sources including technical repositories and anecdotal feedback from teams
Ability to explain complex concepts in simple terms to a non-technical audience
An open minded research approach and genuine intellectual curiosity
Contributions to research communities/efforts, including publishing papers in the field of cryptography, distributed systems, or programming languages

Courses/experience in cryptography, distributed systems, and/or formal verification.
Coding experience in one or more languages – Python/C/C++/Java/Go/Rust
Experience in advanced cryptography (e.g. MPC, zero-knowledge proofs, threshold signature)
Experience shipping cryptographic protocols or primitives to production
A desire to teach and mentor team members in your area of expertise
Published research paper in reputable cryptography journals and conferences

Application - Resume review and email exchange. Discuss research interests and publications.
1st round interview - Technical review. Discussion with management team and reference checks.
2nd round interview - Interview with partners and discussion of collaboration.

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Product Manager

Coordinate between various stakeholders to aid in the development of core products
Perform market research to define and improve product roadmap
Work closely with software and research teams to translate market research into tangible technical objectives
Work with strategy, business development and sales teams to create value proposition, go-to-market strategies and product-market fit for product opportunities
Drive projects to completion in a timely manner

Coordinate between various stakeholders to aid in the development of core products
Perform market research to define and improve product roadmap
Work closely with software and research teams to translate market research into tangible technical objectives
Work with strategy, business development and sales teams to create value proposition, go-to-market strategies and product-market fit for product opportunities
Drive projects to completion in a timely manner

Solid understanding of computer science, cryptography, blockchain and modern front-end technologies
Good communication skills in Mandarin and English
2+ years of software product cycle (as product manager of software developer)
1+ years cross group collaboration experience

M.Sc. in computer science, cryptography, software engineering, or related field
3+ years of software product cycle (as product manager of software developer)
2+ years cross group collaboration experience
Strong knowledge of blockchain technologies (L1s, L2s, bridges)
Solid understanding of zero knowledge proofs

Previous experience in product role in blockchain space

Application - Resume review and email exchange
1st round interview - Technical review
2nd round interview - Technical background interview with corporate partners

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Hardware Engineer

This candidate will work closely with our cryptography team and an external circuit design team to build and verify architecture designs on FPGA. The verified designs will either be sent out for tape-out manufacturing or as an FPGA-based product for early customer demo
Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable RTL code
Participation in code reviews
Implement Verilog RTL from a high-level description such as one in Matlab, Python or C

This candidate will work closely with our cryptography team and an external circuit design team to build and verify architecture designs on FPGA. The verified designs will either be sent out for tape-out manufacturing or as an FPGA-based product for early customer demo
Writing clean, high-quality, high-performance, maintainable RTL code
Participation in code reviews
Implement Verilog RTL from a high-level description such as one in Matlab, Python or C

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
Familiar with RTL simulation, timing analysis
Familiar with FGPA digital validation and test pattern generation using logic analyzer and/or high-speed oscilloscope, etc
Familiar with Xilinx FPGA process in memory
Familiar with Xilinx IP design and packaging
Familiar with at least one FPGA device
Familiar with Custom IP and SoC integration is a plus

Application - Resume review and email exchange.
1st round interview - Technical review.
Work sample (optional)
2nd round interview - Technical background interview with corporate partners.

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Senior Backend Engineer

Develop and maintain BTQ blockchain (e.g. consensus protocol, post-quantum libraries, EVM-like virtual machine, and their related tools)
Develop high-quality, high-concurrency, high-availability, high-scalability API backend with distributed micro-services
Work with the research team to implement the algorithm

Develop and maintain BTQ blockchain (e.g. consensus protocol, post-quantum libraries, EVM-like virtual machine, and their related tools)
Develop high-quality, high-concurrency, high-availability, high-scalability API backend with distributed micro-services
Work with the research team to implement the algorithm

Proficient in Golang
Experienced in C/C++
Database experience (RDBMS, NoSQL)
Experiences in developing cloud-based services
Self-motivated and able to work independently

3+ years backend experiences
Knowledge of Blockchain technologies
Experienced in CI/CD tools
Kubernetes and cloud services experiences

Application - Resume review and email exchange.
1st round interview - Technical review.
Work sample (optional)
2nd round interview - Technical background interview with corporate partners.

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Cryptography Researcher (Internship)

Working closely with technical teams on their mining mechanism, cryptographic primitives, crypto-economic model, smart contract security, and other ideas around protocols and software
Working with the research team on designing protocol for blockchains
Design, prototype, and implement cryptographic protocols that contribute to BTQ's core cryptography research

Working closely with technical teams on their mining mechanism, cryptographic primitives, crypto-economic model, smart contract security, and other ideas around protocols and software
Working with the research team on designing protocol for blockchains
Design, prototype, and implement cryptographic protocols that contribute to BTQ's core cryptography research

BS/MS in Computer Science/Engineering, or related field
Solid understanding of (at least one): Cryptography, Distributed systems or Formal verification
[Cryptography]: Design provably secure, scalable and practical cryptographic protocols, areas of interest include multi-party computation, zero-knowledge proof and post-quantum cryptograp
[Distributed systems]: Design, analyze and implement algorithms and architectures for dependable and scalable distributed systems
[Formal verification]: Develop and apply techniques to give strong security guarantees for smart contract

Courses/experience in cryptography, distributed systems, and/or formal verification
Coding experience in one or more languages – Python/C/C++/Java/Go/Rust
Experience in advanced cryptography (e.g. MPC, zero-knowledge proofs, threshold signature)
Published research paper in reputable cryptography journals and conferences

Application - Resume review and email exchange. Discuss research interests and publications.
1st round interview - Technical review. Discussion with management team and reference checks.
2nd round interview - Interview with partners and discussion of collaboration.

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GPU Engineer

Develop parallel mining algorithms and models that scale up to multiple GPUs and instances
Identify performance hotspots and bounds with CUDA profiling tools
Perform in-depth code analysis and parallel model optimization to exploit the potential of latest GPU architectures and maximize CPU/GPU utility

Develop parallel mining algorithms and models that scale up to multiple GPUs and instances
Identify performance hotspots and bounds with CUDA profiling tools
Perform in-depth code analysis and parallel model optimization to exploit the potential of latest GPU architectures and maximize CPU/GPU utility

Hands on experience with CUDA C++ parallel programming, including CPU/GPU integration for high-throughput systems
Sound knowledge of different generations of CUDA architectures, compute capabilities, performance optimization techniques
Solid knowledge of software design and programming techniques
Basic understanding of algorithms and mathematics

Application - Resume review and email exchange
1st round interview - Technical review
Work sample (optional)
2nd round interview - Technical background interview with corporate partners

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