Staff Blockchain Engineer, Protocols
Chainalysis- Full Time
- Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. The primary focus of this role is to pioneer the development of an intelligent AI agent powered by large language models (LLMs) to enhance our security audit tools in the blockchain space. As a Blockchain Security Expert intern, you will work closely with our blockchain security team to bridge cutting-edge academic research with practical applications. Your efforts will be dedicated to designing, fine-tuning, and integrating LLM-driven AI agents that automatically analyze smart contracts and identify potential vulnerabilities. You'll be immersed in research and experimentation, exploring new methods to improve threat detection and risk assessment within our security audit platform, thereby directly contributing to more secure blockchain infrastructures.
Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security. 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. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Yearn, and Chiliz. 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.
Security audits and monitoring for blockchain
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.