Applied Scientist, Amazon Cryptographic Libraries
Core
Building machine-checked proofs for cryptographic implementations in AWS-LC to ensure correctness and FIPS validation.
Role type
Early-career Applied Scientist (formal verification)
Builds
FIPS-validated open-source libcrypto (AWS-LC) and production-grade cryptographic software for AWS services
Domain
Cryptography, Formal Methods, Systems Programming
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
formal verification, interactive theorem proving, cryptographic primitives, low-level systems programming, algorithm design, C/C++/Python, numerical optimization
Preferred skills
post-quantum cryptography, assembly optimization, Rust, patent/publication experience
Technologies
HOL Light, Isabelle/HOL, Lean, Coq, Verus, AWS-LC, C, assembly
Responsibilities
Develop machine-checked proofs for cryptographic code, specify functional behavior in formal notation, optimize cryptographic algorithms, collaborate on verified implementation translation, contribute to open-source projects
Seniority
Early-career, hands-on IC with mentorship
