Senior Full-Stack Engineer
CertiK
Software Engineering
New York, NY, USA · Remote
Posted on Feb 11, 2025
About the Company
Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. 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.
About the Position
As a Senior Full-Stack Engineer, you will be part of the development team for delivering new features on https://skynet.certik.com, a leading Web3 security rating and research platform. You will work with designers and product managers to achieve pixel-perfect implementations of UI/UX designs, and you will also work with a team of seasoned engineers to improve the engineering performance of the web applications.
Responsibilities
- Take complete, end-to-end ownership of projects from concept to production ready
- Building highly scalable distributed solutions and solving 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
- Professional software development experience in 2C large web applications, SaaS products or distributed systems
- Experience and proficiency in developing blockchain applications
- Experience in AI powered coding (i.e. Copilot) to facilitate the engineering experience
- Strong background in technical leadership with a proven ability to drive outcomes
Target annual salary for this role performed is $120,000 - $180,000. The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.
CertiK accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis.
CertiK is proud to offer medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
CertiK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.
CertiK will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.
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All CertiK employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.