Blockchain Security Engineer - (Solidity / Rust / Golang - Senior Level)
CertiK
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.