About the company
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. CertiKās 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 1800 enterprise clients, helped secure over $310 billion worth of digital assets, and detected over 31,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Terra, Yearn, and Chiliz. CertiK just raised over $140 million and backed by Coatue, Tiger Global, Sequoia, and Hillhouse Capital.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
šAudit and review codebases for smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications (dApps) to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. šWork closely with external blockchain teams to enhance the security of their products by providing expert security consultation and implementing remediation strategies. šConduct independent security research, explore new attack vectors, and deliver actionable insights. šDesign, develop, and maintain internal security tools and frameworks to strengthen our security services. šContinuously improve internal processes, methodologies, and service offerings while ensuring high client satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
Requirements
šBachelorās, Masterās, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Security. šMinimum 3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Security Engineer, or in a related role. šAt least 2 years of hands-on experience with blockchain technologies, including: Smart contracts (EVM chains, Solana, Move, etc.), Blockchain protocols (nodes, SDKs, Cosmos, etc.) šStrong expertise in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security analysis. šProficiency in one or more programming languages: Rust, Go, Solidity, Python, etc. šPassion for Cryptocurrency, DeFi, and Blockchain technologies.
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