CertiK

Blockchain Security Engineer - (Solidity / Rust / Golang)

Reposted 8 Days Ago

2 Locations

Remote

102K-180K

Junior

Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain

The Role

As a Junior Blockchain Security Engineer, you'll audit code, conduct security research, develop tools, and enhance processes to secure blockchain technologies.

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About the Company

CertiK is the largest blockchain security auditor and provides a comprehensive suite of tools to secure the industry at scale. To date, CertiK has worked with over 4,865 Enterprise clients, secured over $572 billion worth of digital assets, and has detected over 115,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as OKX, Tether, Ripple, and Pancakeswap. Our investors include top VCs like Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital and Hillhouse Capital as well as industry leaders like Coinbase Ventures and Binance.

About the Role

We are seeking a Junior Blockchain Security Engineer with a strong security mindset and foundational technical expertise across smart contracts, blockchain nodes, and decentralized infrastructure. In this role, you will support Web3 projects by assisting in code audits, contributing to security tools, and conducting research under guidance. If you are eager to grow your career in blockchain security and passionate about securing decentralized technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Audit and review codebases for smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications (dApps) to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Conduct guided security research, explore new attack vectors, and deliver actionable insights.
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of internal security tools and frameworks.
Support improvements to internal processes, methodologies, and service offerings, ensuring high-quality delivery for clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Security.
At least 1 years of hands-on experience with blockchain technologies, including: Smart contracts (EVM chains, Solana, Move, etc.), Blockchain protocols (nodes, SDKs, Cosmos, etc.)
Experience in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security analysis.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Rust, Go, Solidity, Python, etc.
Passion for Cryptocurrency, DeFi, and Blockchain technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

Solid academic or practical background in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Cybersecurity.
Demonstrated experience conducting audits and collaborating with leading Web3 protocols.
Recognized achievements such as published CVEs, or strong placements in Attackathons, Bug Bounties, or Audit Contests.

Compensation

Target 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 accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. 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 full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.

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. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

CertiK will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

All CertiK employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.

Top Skills

Python

Rust

Solidity

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The Company

New York, NY

133 Employees

Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. CertiK’s mission is to secure the cyber world. Starting with blockchain, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia into enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to be built with security and correctness.

CertiK is one of the fastest growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security and has become a true market leader. To date, we have collectively worked with over 1300 enterprise clients, helped secure over $90 billion worth of digital assets, and detected over 23,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Terra, Yearn, and Chiliz. Our Q1 2021 revenues have more than quadrupled the revenue of the full 2020 year. Since Q1 2020, our team size has more than doubled, and this rate of growth will continue in 2021, creating a highly effective, remote-friendly culture with talents located worldwide.

CertiK just raised over $60 million in Series B and B+ funding rounds in 2021. Our investors include top VCs like Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital and Hillhouse Capital as well as industry leaders like Coinbase Ventures and Binance.