Blockchain Security Expert

Summary

Join CertiK, a leading blockchain security company, as a Security Engineer. You will contribute to CertiK’s security-related services by identifying and analyzing security vulnerabilities in blockchain smart contracts. Responsibilities include participating in smart contract audits, evaluating attack models, summarizing exploited code, and researching analysis tools. A bachelor's degree in a science or engineering field and 3+ years of experience are required, along with proficiency in at least one programming language and strong English skills. The ideal candidate will have a passion for blockchain technology and a desire to learn and adapt to new technologies. CertiK offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental insurance, 401k, life insurance, and flexible paid time off.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in full-time education, preferably in a science or engineering field, plus 3+ years of work experience
• Familiarity with fundamental information security concepts
• Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Solidity, Go, Rust, C++, Python, or Node.js, along with a solid grasp of common algorithms
• A demonstrated ability to function in an English working environment with strong English reading and writing skills
• A passion for blockchain technology and a drive to learn and adapt to new technologies

Responsibilities

• Participate in blockchain smart contract audits, identifying, analyzing, and addressing security vulnerabilities
• Help evaluate and define attack models for blockchain security
• Summarize and extract key characteristics from exploited code to build and maintain tools for feature code analysis
• Research and work with different analysis tools, continually learning and adapting to emerging technologies in the space

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with production pipelines—maintaining or developing them
• Familiarity with static code analysis (e.g., Syntax Analysis, Semantic Analysis, Taint analysis)
• Exposure to popular blockchain-related platforms and technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Cosmos)
• Prior knowledge of blockchain smart contracts, security audits, and associated best practices
• Hands-on blockchain experience such as evaluating risks for blockchain projects or analyzing on-chain security events

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• HSA (with high deductible plan)
• FSA
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Variable commission program for business development sales roles