Senior Security Engineer (Penetration Testing)
CertiK secures Web3 projects by providing blockchain security audits, formal verification, and AI-powered monitoring services.
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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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About the Role
Perform penetration tests and application security assessments across web, mobile, desktop, and browser extension platforms; conduct network tests, source code reviews, cloud security assessments, and Web3 application analysis; produce clear reports; and develop new testing techniques and tools.
Requirements
- Passion for cryptocurrency, DeFi, and blockchain with willingness to learn Web3 technologies such as smart contracts
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in application security and penetration testing
- Experience in source code review for multiple languages with strong understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript
- Experience in mobile application penetration testing
- Familiarity with AWS, Azure, and GCP security risks
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python and Bash
- Solid understanding of cryptography
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or Information Security
- Strong spoken and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Perform security assessments on web, mobile, thick client applications, and browser extensions
- Conduct external and internal network penetration tests
- Perform security source code reviews
- Perform cloud security reviews
- Develop comprehensive pentest reports for technical and non-technical audiences
- Research and develop pentesting techniques, tools, and methodologies for blockchain applications
- Contribute to the community by developing tools, presentations, and blog posts
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- HSA with high deductible plan
- FSA
- Flexible paid time off and holidays
- Variable commission program for business development sales roles
