over 5 years ago
Remote, United StatesSenior
Base Salary
$102k - $180k/yr
Responsibilities
- Audit and review smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications for vulnerabilities.
- Collaborate with external blockchain teams to provide security consultation and implement remediation strategies.
- Conduct independent security research and investigate emerging attack vectors.
- Design, develop, and maintain internal security tools and frameworks.
- Improve internal processes, methodologies, and security service offerings while supporting client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Security.
- At least 3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Security Engineer, or in a related role.
- At least 2 years of hands-on experience with blockchain technologies, including EVM chains, Solana, Move, blockchain nodes, SDKs, and Cosmos.
- Strong expertise in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security analysis.
- Proficiency in one or more of Rust, Go, Solidity, or Python.
- Practical or academic experience in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Cybersecurity is preferred.
- Experience conducting audits and collaborating with Web3 protocols is preferred.
- Published CVEs or achievements in Attackathons, bug bounties, or audit contests are preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for full-time employees.
- 401(k) plan with company matching.
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- HSA and FSA options.
- Flexible paid time off and holidays.
- US-based role with a target annual salary of $102,000–$180,000.
- Employment requires verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States.
About CertiK
CertiK provides blockchain security products and services for Web3 teams, including smart-contract auditing, formal verification, and continuous on-chain monitoring (Skynet). It monetizes through audits, monitoring subscriptions, and related security engagements for protocols, exchanges, and infrastructure providers. Founded in 2018 and headquartered in New York, the privately held company is known for bringing academic formal methods to production smart contracts.