Business Development Engineer Web3 Security
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 build and grow relationships with technical Web3 leaders, lead technical-commercial sales processes through signed engagements, develop tailored security solutions with engineers, translate technical challenges into strategic recommendations, represent the business at events, and contribute market intelligence and strategy.
Requirements
- Fluent English
- Deep understanding of technical and financial mechanisms in DeFi and Web3
- Knowledge of the DeFi market and market forces
- Understanding of the software development lifecycle
- Ability to build relationships, manage deal processes, and win deals
- Ability to communicate complex ideas to engineers and executives
- Preference for candidates based in Zurich or willing to relocate
- Ability to manage an international travel schedule
Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and grow relationships with technical founders and engineers across Web3
- Lead technical-commercial sales processes from first conversation through signed engagement
- Develop long-term client relationships and connect clients to the broader network and ecosystem
- Work with engineers and leadership to understand client needs and design tailored security solutions
- Translate technical challenges into strategic recommendations for clients
- Act as a trusted security advisor to Web3 teams
- Improve internal processes, positioning, and operations using market awareness, technical understanding, AI tools, and automation
- Represent the company at conferences and private events
- Translate engineering expertise and research into market-facing narratives and content
- Strengthen industry visibility, reputation, and positioning
- Track market trends and opportunities across Web3
- Contribute to long-term strategic thinking and commercial direction
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangement from the Zurich office
- Work-life balance
- International travel and access to Web3 events and gatherings