Blockchain Security Engineer
ChainSecurity provides smart contract audits and security services for blockchain projects, financial institutions, and corporate clients.
Maintainer signals as of 9/2/2026
About ChainSecurity
ChainSecurity examines blockchain code to identify security issues for DeFi protocols, central banks, and corporations. Founded in 2017 as an ETH Zurich spin-off, the company specializes in smart contract audits, security reviews, and technical analysis. Their team consists of security experts with academic backgrounds in cryptography and formal verification. ChainSecurity has completed security assessments for major projects including MakerDAO, Compound, Curve, and Lido, establishing a track record in securing complex blockchain implementations.
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About the Role
You will audit complex blockchain projects, work directly with developers to identify vulnerabilities, contribute to security tools, and conduct and publish security research.
Requirements
- Strong software engineering background in security-relevant areas
- Ability to reason about complex code
- Knowledge of cryptography
- Proficiency with Linux and Git
- Good written communication skills
- Fluency in an object-oriented programming language
Responsibilities
- Audit blockchain code and secure products with client development teams
- Contribute to security tools and create new tools with the internal research team
- Conduct security research and publish findings
Benefits
- Profit-sharing system
- Visa assistance for relocation to Zurich
- Remote work for experienced senior candidates
