Blockchain Security Engineer

11 months agoJuniorSalary: 102K - 180KUnited States Remote Full Time Cybersecurity Jobs by CertiK

CertiK

CertiK secures Web3 projects by providing blockchain security audits, formal verification, and AI-powered monitoring services.

Series B0 current maintainers0 active leadsTeam intelligence

Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026

1001 Avenue of the Americas, Suite1801, New York, NY 10018, United States

Funding history

Series B ($24M)Series B ($24M)Series B ($37M)

Investors

GL Ventures DHVC (Danhua Capital)NGC Ventures Lightspeed Venture Partners Eden Block

Projects

SkynetRisk Assessment

SkyHarborRisk Assessment

SkyInsightsOnchain Compliance and Investigations

SkyNodeStaking Service

Shentu ChainL1

About CertiK

CertiK helps blockchain developers secure Web3 projects by providing comprehensive security audits, formal verification, and AI-powered monitoring. Users can audit smart contracts, monitor on-chain activity, and ensure regulatory compliance. CertiK combines academic research with enterprise-grade security solutions.

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Skills

Audit Blockchain Protocol Bug Bounty Cosmos Cryptography Cve Cybersecurity Defi Evm Go Move Node Python Risk Assessment Rust Sdk Security Analysis Smart Contract Solana Solidity Threat Modeling

Candidate Availability

Remote · United States · Required

Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.

About the Role

Audit and review smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications to identify and remediate vulnerabilities. Conduct guided security research, investigate attack vectors, contribute to internal security tools and frameworks, and improve security processes, methodologies, and client service offerings.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Security
At least 1 year of hands-on experience with blockchain technologies
Experience with smart contracts, including EVM chains, Solana, and Move
Experience with blockchain protocols, nodes, SDKs, and Cosmos
Experience in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security analysis
Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Rust, Go, Solidity, or Python
Passion for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain technologies
Academic or practical background in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Cybersecurity
Experience conducting audits and collaborating with Web3 protocols
Recognized achievements such as published CVEs or strong placements in attackathons, bug bounties, or audit contests

Responsibilities

Audit and review codebases for smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
Conduct guided security research and explore new attack vectors
Deliver actionable security insights
Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of internal security tools and frameworks
Improve internal processes, methodologies, and service offerings

Benefits