Senior Security Engineer

About the Company

Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneering company in blockchain security that utilizes cutting-edge AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. CertiK aims to enhance cybersecurity, starting with blockchain, by incorporating innovative academic advancements into enterprise solutions, enabling the development of secure and accurate mission-critical applications. With a strong reputation in the field, CertiK has emerged as a leading provider of blockchain security services, trusted by prominent projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Yearn, and Chiliz. The company has secured investments from renowned VCs like Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Shunwei Capital, and Hillhouse Capital, along with support from industry leaders including Coinbase Ventures and Binance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement robust security solutions to protect CertiK’s networks and systems, identify security threats, and safeguard sensitive data.
• Conduct research on offensive security techniques, devise tools to detect vulnerabilities in smart contracts, and improve audit efficiency using formal verification methods.
• Establish and enforce security policies, manage security vulnerabilities, and respond to incidents promptly.
• Review source code and security design, perform threat modeling and realistic adversary simulations, and provide guidance to development teams.
• Build a database of blockchain security vulnerabilities, analyze common attack vectors and historical hacks.
• Utilize advanced investigative tools to analyze abnormal transactions, assess their impact on Blockchain projects, and develop related detection mechanisms.
• Conduct penetration tests on web and mobile platforms, and perform internal and external network security assessments.
• Monitor security breaches, defend systems against cyber threats, and offer technical guidance in cybersecurity.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Security Informatics, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Possess expertise in blockchain technology, particularly solidity and smart contracts.
• Proficient in reviewing security for programs written in various languages such as Solidity, JavaScript, Python, C, C++, PHP, Rust, and Haskell.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Advanced skills in Python and JavaScript for development and scripting.

The target annual salary for this position ranges from $120,000 to $190,000, with actual compensation based on the candidate's skills and experience.

CertiK accepts applications continuously for this role until the position is filled, with the expected deadline set for February 26, 2025.

Full-time employees at CertiK receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, vision, and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA, FSA, flexible paid time off, and holidays. Additionally, business development sales roles qualify for a variable commission program.

CertiK upholds equal opportunity employment principles and adheres to federal law regarding employment verification. The company welcomes applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and considers qualified individuals with criminal histories in compliance with local and federal regulations.

All employees at CertiK are encouraged to actively support diversity within their respective teams and the company.