Chainlink Labs

Security Engineer, Product Security

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3Industries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: FullTime
  • Salary: Not specified

Chainlink Labs is the primary contributing developer of Chainlink, the decentralized computing platform powering the verifiable web. Chainlink is the industry-standard platform for providing access to real-world data, offchain computation, and secure cross-chain interoperability across any blockchain. Chainlink Labs helps power verifiable applications for banking, DeFi, global trade, and gaming by collaborating with some of the world’s largest financial institutions, notably Swift, DTCC, and ANZ. Chainlink Labs also works with top Web3 teams, including Aave, Compound, GMX, Maker, and Synthetix. Chainlink Labs was ranked in Newsweek’s 100 Most Loved Workplaces 2023 in both the United States and United Kingdom.

The Security Team

The security department is the guardian of Chainlink Labs’ people and infrastructure. Its principal objective is to safeguard Chainlink Labs and its assets against potential threats from any external or internal source. This mission is accomplished through a combination of specialized security engineering, the deployment of cutting-edge technologies, forward-thinking policy development, and the training of highly skilled, security-aware personnel throughout the entire organization. As an indispensable component of the larger organization, the team seeks to promote a widely understood culture of security, safeguarding our most valuable assets while remaining agile and accessible to all employees and the community.

About the Role

The Chainlink Labs Product Security team is looking for a driven and passionate Security Engineer to join our rapidly expanding team. You will help design and advise other teams on secure and scalable architectures, assist with their implementation, and develop entirely new and novel systems that protect Chainlink and the Web3 ecosystem. You’ll have the opportunity to help shape and secure the next generation of Web3 products and infrastructure.

Responsibilities

  • Build security tools and controls that are deployed across the company.
  • Design, develop, and deploy new core security features to public Chainlink products like the Chainlink core node.
  • Define new processes and systems that make attacks on our networks hard to execute and easy to detect.
  • Immerse yourself in Chainlink’s upcoming engineering and non-engineering projects and ensure security is fundamental to their design and functionality.
  • Help define, shape, and achieve the company’s broader security goals.

Requirements

  • Experience in Go or Rust: Required
  • Experience in a security related function: Required
  • Experience building security software or securing enterprise systems: Required
  • *Comfortable with nix operating systems (including macOS): Required
  • Ability to adapt to fast changing environment and set of technologies: Required

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience writing or auditing Solidity: Desired
  • Experience auditing or securing frontends (React, NPM): Desired
  • Strong understanding of cryptography, including concepts such as TLS, FIDO, encryption, and pub

Skills

Secure Architectures
Scalable Architectures
Security Engineering
System Design
Blockchain Security
Web3 Security

Chainlink Labs

Decentralized oracle network for blockchain data

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs provides infrastructure for connecting real-world data with blockchain technology, enabling secure data transfer across various blockchain networks. Its main product is a decentralized oracle network that ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts, addressing the "Blockchain Oracle Problem." This service is essential for financial institutions, startups, and developers who require trustworthy data for transactions. Chainlink Labs has facilitated over $9 trillion in transaction value and serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to its oracle network, ensuring a steady revenue stream as demand for secure data grows. The goal of Chainlink Labs is to transform global markets by enabling verifiable data transfer, contributing to a more economically fair world.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$32MTotal Funding
ICOCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Competition from other oracle providers like Band Protocol could erode market share.
Expansion into new regions may expose Chainlink to geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.
Reliance on major financial institutions means disruptions could significantly impact business.

Differentiation

Chainlink Labs connects real-world data with blockchain, solving the Blockchain Oracle Problem.
Their decentralized oracle network ensures accurate, tamper-proof data for smart contracts.
Chainlink Labs serves diverse clients, including Swift, DTCC, and ANZ Bank.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol boosts partnerships and integrations.
Expansion into MENA region captures demand for blockchain in emerging markets.
Partnership with DTCC integrates traditional finance with decentralized finance, opening new revenue streams.

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