Certik

Senior Full-Stack Engineer

New York, New York, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain Security, Web3, CybersecurityIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Employment Type: Full-time
  • Salary: Not specified

CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Their 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.

This role involves contributing to the development team for https://skynet.certik.com, a leading Web3 security rating and research platform. The Senior Full-Stack Engineer will work with designers and product managers to deliver UI/UX implementations and collaborate with seasoned engineers to improve application performance.

Responsibilities

  • Take complete, end-to-end ownership of projects from concept to production-ready.
  • Build highly scalable distributed solutions and solve challenges for both the front-end and back-end architecture, ultimately delivering amazing experiences for global users and measurable business growth.
  • Develop new features and infrastructure in support of rapidly emerging business and project requirements.
  • Continuously improve and ensure application performance, reliability, and scalability, maintain high standards for code quality and application design.
  • Collaborate within an agile development environment, adhering to best practices, pursuing continuous learning, and contributing to a positive and creative team culture.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of professional experience as a Full Stack Engineer, preferably in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
  • Strong proficiency in front-end development technologies with TypeScript, React.js and modern frameworks (Next.js, Tailwind or Ant Design).
  • Proficiency in server-side technologies such as Node.js, Go, Python, Rust.
  • Experience with database systems (DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, TiDB), Databricks, Redis, Kafka, and Elasticsearch.
  • Familiarity with AWS cloud platform (EC2/Lambda/ECS/API Gateway).
  • Solid understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, code refactoring and best practices.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment.
  • Systematic problem solving approach, coupled with a strong sense of ownership and drive.

Preferred Skills

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Skills

Full-Stack Development
UI/UX Implementation
Distributed Systems
Front-end Architecture
Back-end Architecture
Performance Optimization
Scalability
Agile Methodologies
Team Collaboration

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

Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance
401(k) plan with company matching
Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
HSA (with high deductible plan)
FSA
Flexible paid time off
Holidays

Risks

Involvement with Tornado Cash could lead to legal and regulatory challenges for CertiK.
Increasing sophistication of cybercriminals requires CertiK to continuously adapt its security measures.
Reputational risk if audited projects like Rexas Finance face breaches post-audit.

Differentiation

CertiK leverages AI for blockchain security, setting it apart from traditional methods.
The company achieved a milestone in formal verification of zkVM circuits, leading the industry.
CertiK's Skynet and SkyTrace tools offer continuous monitoring, enhancing security for DeFi projects.

Upsides

Rising crypto losses increase demand for CertiK's blockchain security services.
CertiK's formal verification of zkVM circuits positions it as a leader in blockchain security.
SkyInsights offers a cost-effective compliance solution, attracting clients from competitors.

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