Staff Blockchain Engineer, Protocols
Chainalysis$165,000 - $250,000/year
- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, Blockchain TechnologyIndustries
Position Overview
- Location Type: Not specified
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Salary: Not specified
CertiK is seeking a Security Engineer to contribute to its security-related services at the intersection of cybersecurity and blockchain. The company specializes in security consulting, security reviews, and security auditing of smart contracts and blockchains, alongside penetration testing and various verification processes. CertiK is a rapidly growing and trusted leader in blockchain security, serving clients like Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Yearn, and Chiliz.
Requirements
- Education: Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a science or engineering field.
- Experience: 3+ years of work experience.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in at least one of the following languages: Solidity, Go, Rust, C++, Python, or Node.js.
- Communication Skills: Strong English reading and writing skills, ability to function in an English-speaking environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Familiarity with fundamental information security concepts.
- A demonstrated ability to understand and analyze security vulnerabilities.
Responsibilities
- Participate in blockchain smart contract audits, identifying, analyzing, and addressing security vulnerabilities.
- Help evaluate and define attack models for blockchain security.
- Summarize and extract key characteristics from exploited code to build and maintain tools for feature code analysis.
- Research and work with different analysis tools, continually learning and adapting to emerging technologies in the space.
Bonus Points
- Experience working with production pipelines.
- Familiarity with static code analysis (e.g., Syntax Analysis, Semantic Analysis, Taint analysis).
- Exposure to popular blockchain-related platforms and technologies (e.g., Ethereum, Hyperledger, Cosmos).
- Prior knowledge of blockchain smart contracts, security audits, and associated best practices.
Company Information
- Founded: 2018
- Founders: Professors of Yale University and Columbia University
- Mission: To secure the cyber world.
- Industry: Blockchain Security
- Clients: Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Yearn, Chiliz
- Investors: Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital, Hillhouse Capital, Coinbase Ventures, Binance
Application Instructions
- Not specified
Skills
Blockchain Security
Smart Contract Auditing
Security Vulnerability Analysis
Attack Model Evaluation
Static Code Analysis
Ethereum
Hyperledger
Cosmos
Security Concepts
Penetration Testing
Security Tools
Certik
Security audits and monitoring for blockchain
About Certik
Certik focuses on providing security solutions for blockchain technology and decentralized finance (DeFi) projects. The company offers services such as security audits, penetration testing, and ongoing monitoring to ensure the safety and reliability of smart contracts and blockchain applications. Their products, including Skynet and SkyTrace, allow clients to continuously monitor their systems for vulnerabilities and potential fraud. Certik stands out from competitors by specializing in the security aspect of blockchain, catering specifically to developers and platforms in the cryptocurrency space. The main goal of Certik is to enhance the security of blockchain projects and help clients mitigate risks associated with smart contract vulnerabilities.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2018Year Founded
$292MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3Industries
51-200Employees