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
šCollaborate directly with the external protocol developers to audit their code and secure their implementation of cryptographic protocols. šConduct in-depth security research in cryptographic protocols and publish your findings in technical blog posts/conferences. šResearch zero-knowledge protocols, translating complex academic papers into accessible insights for other engineers. šIdentify and incorporate common vulnerabilities in zero-knowledge protocols to internal tools. Stay informed about the latest advancements in zero-knowledge cryptography.
Requirements
šMinimum educational background: Bachelorās degree ( plus minimum 2 years of relevant work experience) or Master's or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics or related fields. šStrong foundation in cryptography, including elliptic curve cryptography, cryptographic protocol design, implementation and circuit design. šFamiliarity with zero-knowledge proof systems, such as SNARKs, STARKs, and Bulletproofs. šProficient in at least one of the programming languages, C/C++, Go or Rust.
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