Blockchain Security Expert - AI Track

About the Company

CertiK is renowned for its rapid growth and credibility in the blockchain security sector, serving as a trusted market leader. They have an impressive track record of collaborating with numerous clients, securing a significant value of digital assets, and monitoring a multitude of projects, including high-profile clients like Aave, Polygon, Yearn, and Chiliz.

Investors in CertiK include reputable firms like Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, and more.

About the Role

As a Blockchain Security Expert on the AI Track at CertiK, you will spearhead the development of an intelligent AI agent driven by large language models (LLMs) to bolster security audit tools in the blockchain domain. Working closely with the blockchain security team, your role involves aligning cutting-edge academic research with practical implementation. Your main responsibilities will revolve around constructing, testing, and optimizing LLM-powered AI agents tasked with automatically scrutinizing smart contracts to identify potential vulnerabilities. You will be deeply engaged in exploration and experimentation to enhance threat detection and risk evaluation within CertiK's security audit platform, directly contributing to the fortification of secure blockchain infrastructures.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the blockchain security team to create an LLM-focused AI agent for security audit tools.
• Experiment with innovative AI techniques to augment threat detection and risk assessment in blockchain landscapes.
• Aid in translating advanced research on AI agents into scalable security audit solutions.
• Stay abreast of emerging trends in LLMs, AI agent architectures, and cybersecurity, proactively suggesting enhancements.

Requirements

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a science or engineering discipline.
• Possess over 2 years of experience in security or software development.
• Be knowledgeable about blockchain and smart contract technologies.
• Familiarity with agentic coding tools like Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, etc.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude, enthusiasm for learning new technologies, and readiness to collaborate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in developing AI agents or automated security analysis tools.
• Proven ability to translate research findings into effective, production-ready tools.
• Background in web3 security audits.
• Hands-on blockchain experience, e.g., evaluating risks for blockchain ventures or analyzing on-chain security incidents.

Compensation

For roles based in the US, the target annual compensation ranges from $120,000 to $180,000, with the exact amount contingent on candidates' skills and experience.

CertiK accepts applications for this role continuously.

CertiK provides comprehensive benefits like medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HsA, FSA, and more to full-time employees. Flexible paid time off, holidays, and a variable commission scheme for business development sales roles are also available.

As an equal opportunity employer, CertiK values diversity and does not discriminate based on various protected groups as per federal, state, and local laws.

Applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with legal mandates.