Blockchain Security Researcher

Summary

Join OpenZeppelin, a leader in securing blockchain applications, as a Security Researcher. You will review smart contracts for top decentralized applications, identifying vulnerabilities. Collaborate with auditors to analyze code and propose improvements. Conduct independent research on cutting-edge blockchain technologies and contribute to OpenZeppelin's projects. This role requires hands-on experience in software development, cybersecurity, or mathematics, along with Ethereum/EVM blockchain experience and Solidity knowledge. Excellent communication and collaboration skills are essential. OpenZeppelin offers a fully remote work environment with flexible time off, paid parental leave, and various other benefits.

Requirements

• Hands-on and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, cyber security, mathematics
• Experience with public Ethereum or other EVM-based blockchains
• Knowledge in the Solidity programming language
• Intellectual curiosity and the capability to learn complex topics
• Above-average attention to detail skills
• The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• An advanced English level and great communication skills (oral and written)
• Passion about the blockchain space and decentralization
• Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team

Responsibilities

• Review smart contracts for the top decentralized applications before they get launched and present findings and vulnerabilities that the protocol can have to the client
• Team up with one or two auditors and review code line by line and try to hack it
• Working on proposals to make code easier to understand and use in the future by sharing good practices
• Conduct open-ended research around cutting edge blockchain technologies
• Paid time to conduct research and contribute to OpenZeppelin’s projects and knowledge

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Back-end programming using JavaScript, Python, Golang or Rust
• Experience performing code reviews
• Experience in financial engineering and/or capital markets microstructure

Benefits

• Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world 😎
• Fully remote work 🌎
• Flexible time off 🏝
• Paid parental leave 💙
• One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD 🪑
• Medical insurance coverage 🏥
• Learning & Development opportunities 🧠
• Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀