Blockchain Security Engineer - (Solidity / Rust / Golang - Senior Level) at CertiK in New York, NY / Seattle, WA / San Francisco Bay Area, CA / Remote

Job description

• About the RoleThe primary responsibility of this role is for CertiK’s security-related services. Intersecting cybersecurity and blockchain, CertiK’s security offerings include security consulting, security reviews, security auditing of smart contracts and blockchains, verification of smart contracts, penetration testing, and more.
• We are looking to hire someone with a passion for Solidity, a deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), distributed computing, and security. You should have an eye for detail and have a passion for combining their skills with a flair for creativity and insight to hack smart contracts.
• This is a fun and challenging full-time position. You need to be able to put yourself in the mind’s eye of a project’s creator, and capable of putting yourself in the minds of various adversarial or free-riding actors.
• If you are excited about hacking, threat modeling, scanning, auditing, designing, and enhancing the security of smart contracts across the board then you will thrive in this role.
• While you work with clients, we will also provide you with plenty of opportunities to get involved with research and development efforts to help us raise the standards of blockchain security.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the external blockchain developers to audit their code and secure their products including smart contracts, protocols, and dapp.
• Contribute to our internal security tools and create new ones that help for improving the security services by following good engineering practices.
• Conduct security research and publish your findings in technical blog posts/conferences.
• Improve our processes and offering and strive for the satisfaction of our clients

Requirements

• Minimum educational background: Bachelors’ degree or a Master or PhD in Computer Sciences or Security Information.
• Minimum of 3+ years professional experience as Software Engineer, or Security Engineer.
• +2 years of experience in Solidity, Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), and/or blockchain technology.
• Solid experience in threat analysis, advanced persistent threat (APT) or response.
• Experienced in threat and vulnerability management, penetration testing, and SecOps (intrusion detection, security logging, malware analysis, and forensics).Experience in programming languages such as Rust, Golang, Solidity.
• Strong background in Math is a plus.
• Passionate with Cryptocurrency/DeFi/Blockchain is a plus.

Skills

Required

• Solidity
• Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)
• Rust
• Golang
• Threat analysis
• Threat and vulnerability management
• Penetration testing

Preferred

• Strong background in Math

Benefits

• You’re up to the challenge of building a world-class company that aims to be the infrastructure for more secure software for all.CompensationTarget annual salary for this role performed in the US is $102,000 - $180,000.The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.CertiK is proud to offer medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all US based full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays.In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.CertiK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.