Formal Verification Engineer

Formal Verification Engineer Location: Remote or San Francisco Type: Full-Time Availability: 2-3 hour overlap with Pacific Time About Us Asymptotic is a small, elite team working on scaling formal verification using generative AI. Our ultimate goal is a world where all software infrastructure is secured by comprehensive formal verification. We start with smart contracts in the Sui ecosystem and expand to other blockchains and traditional software. We foster a culture of excellence, moving fast, and approaching the toughest challenges from first principles. Role Overview We're hiring a Formal Verification Engineer who will work closely with our customers to identify security invariants, write specs, and complete the proofs through using the Sui Prover and our AI agents. Key Responsibilities - Inspect smart contracts and work with devs on the client side to determine security properties and invariants - Use the Sui Prover to write specification for the identified security properties, then complete the proofs - Potentially work through Lean proofs for specifications that cannot be handled by the SMT solver Qualifications -Formal Verification: Experience with formal verification tools, such as provers, model checkers, etc. -Math Excellence: Strong foundation in mathematics (e.g., bachelor's/master's in math/CS, or equivalent via competitive programming/Olympiads/self-study) -Mindset: Extremely detail oriented, with an obsession to make sure the specs are correct -Move (preferred but not required): Experience with Sui Move is highly valued but not required Why Join Us? - Join a small team with a culture of excellence - Work directly with founders on high-impact projects - Shape the future of software verification and blockchain security - Equity in a fast-growing AI-blockchain startup The Fine Print Benefits: Competitive compensation package starting at $150k+ depending on experience and location, including equity, flexible work arrangements, unlimited PTO, and comprehensive health benefits. Equal Opportunity: Asymptotic is an equal opportunity employer focused on merit and excellence. We value trustworthiness and job performance, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other factor irrelevant to your work. How to Apply? Please DO NOT contact us directly. Instead, have someone you've worked closely with recommend you. If we hire you and you stay with us for at least 6 months, the person who recommended you will receive $10k. Sorry for the extra step, but it helps us filter candidates, and someone who values your work gets rewarded. It's a win-win. Only for referrals: [email protected]