Blockchain Security Expert - Anti Defect Track

CertiK

299d • $90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The primary responsibility of this role is contributing to CertiK’s security-related services at the intersection of cybersecurity and blockchain. CertiK’s offerings include security consulting, security reviews, and security auditing of smart contracts and blockchains, alongside penetration testing and various verification processes. As a Security Engineer at CertiK, you’ll discover and analyze security vulnerabilities in blockchain smart contracts, summarize attacked vulnerabilities, and design feature code analysis tools. You’ll also stay up-to-date with analysis tools and new technology trends to further strengthen CertiK’s security offerings and expand our services.

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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree