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

5 years agoSeniorSalary: 102K - 180KUnited States Remote Full Time Smart Contracts 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

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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 Blockchain Protocol Cosmos Cryptography Dapp Defi Go Mathematics Node Python Risk Assessment Rust Security Analysis Security Research Smart Contract 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. Collaborate with external teams on fixes, conduct security research, build internal security tools, and improve security processes and methodologies.

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, and blockchain protocols.
Strong expertise in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security analysis.
Proficiency in Rust, Go, Solidity, Python, or similar programming languages.
Passion for Cryptocurrency, DeFi, and Blockchain technologies.
Preferred: background in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Cybersecurity; audit experience; or recognized achievements such as CVEs, Attackathons, Bug Bounties, or Audit Contests.

Responsibilities

Audit and review codebases for smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.
Collaborate with external blockchain teams to enhance product security and implement remediation strategies.
Conduct independent security research and explore new attack vectors to deliver actionable insights.
Design, develop, and maintain internal security tools and frameworks.
Continuously improve internal processes, methodologies, and service offerings while ensuring high client satisfaction.

Benefits