Public Facing Security Researcher

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Hiring Remotely in US
Remote
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Blockchain
The Role
Serve as a public-facing Web3 security researcher: engage the community via social media, speak at conferences, give interviews, collaborate cross-functionally with CertiK teams, and support marketing and product feedback while performing technical Web3 security work.
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About the Company
Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem.

Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.

 

About This Role

This role is for a Web3 security researcher who can act as a public face for CertiK. This means having a strong social media presence, speaking at conferences, and being openly helpful to the wider security community. This doesn't mean you have to have tens of thousands of followers on X, but you do need to be comfortable interacting with the general public. The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers, engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.

 

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the Web3 Task Force Team to create stronger connections to the blockchain ecosystem.

  • Speak at conferences about your area of expertise on behalf of CertiK.

  • Complete interviews about various Web3 security topics.

  • Perform tasks cross-functionally among the various teams at CertiK.

  • Support the marketing and feedback collection of CertiK’s products and services.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in the Web3 space.

  • Strong social media presence and high visibility.

  • Experience speaking at conferences or in front of large audiences.

  • Strong technical skills in the areas of web3 security or related fields.

Bonus Points

  • Large number of social media followers.

  • Previous experience being the public face of an organization.

Skills Required

  • 3+ years of experience in the Web3 space
  • Strong social media presence and high visibility
  • Experience speaking at conferences or in front of large audiences
  • Strong technical skills in web3 security or related fields
  • Large number of social media followers
  • Previous experience being the public face of an organization
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The Company
HQ: 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.

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