Blockchain Security Engineer - Senior Level (Solidity / Rust / Golang )
certik
US / Remote
Posted Feb 11, 2021
- Full-time
- Remote
- Blockchain Security Engineering
Job description
**About the Role:** We are seeking a Senior Blockchain Security Engineer with a strong security mindset and deep technical expertise across smart contracts, blockchain nodes, and decentralized infrastructure. You will play a critical role in safeguarding Web3 projects by auditing code, building security tools, and driving research. If you have hands-on experience in Web3 and are passionate about advancing the security of 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. - Work closely with external blockchain teams to enhance the security of their products by providing expert security consultation and implementing remediation strategies. - Conduct independent security research, explore new attack vectors, and deliver actionable insights. - Design, develop, and maintain internal security tools and frameworks to strengthen our security services. - Continuously improve internal processes, methodologies, and service offerings while ensuring high client satisfaction and long-term partnerships. ### Requirements - Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Security. - Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Software Engineer, Security Engineer, or in a related role. - At least 2 years of hands-on experience with blockchain technologies, including: Smart contracts (EVM chains, Solana, Move, etc.), Blockchain protocols (nodes, SDKs, Cosmos, etc.) - Strong expertise 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.