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Blockchain Security Engineer

at Certik

US / Remote, remote, junior, full time, USD 1,02,000–1,80,000 / year, 1+ years

posted 05 Sept 2025

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  • Threat modeling
  • Rust
  • Smart contracts
  • Go
  • Cosmos
  • Solidity
  • Solana
  • Move
  • Risk assessment
  • EVM
  • Security analysis
  • Python

About the role

We are seeking a Junior Blockchain Security Engineer with a strong security mindset and foundational technical expertise across smart contracts, blockchain nodes, and decentralized infrastructure. In this role, you will support Web3 projects by assisting in code audits, contributing to security tools, and conducting research under guidance. If you are eager to grow your career in blockchain security and passionate about securing decentralized technologies, we’d love to hear from you.

What you would do

- Audit and review codebases for smart contracts, blockchain protocols, and decentralized applications (dApps) to identify and remediate vulnerabilities.

- Conduct guided security research, explore new attack vectors, and deliver actionable insights.

- Contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of internal security tools and frameworks.

- Support improvements to internal processes, methodologies, and service offerings, ensuring high-quality delivery for clients.

What they are looking for

- Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Information Security.

- At least 1 years of hands-on experience with blockchain technologies, including: Smart contracts (EVM chains, Solana, Move, etc.), Blockchain protocols (nodes, SDKs, Cosmos, etc.)

- Experience in threat modeling, risk assessment, and security analysis.

- Proficiency in one or more programming languages: Rust, Go, Solidity, Python, etc.

- Passion for Cryptocurrency, DeFi, and Blockchain technologies.

- Solid academic or practical background in Mathematics, Cryptography, or Cybersecurity.

- Demonstrated experience conducting audits and collaborating with leading Web3 protocols.

- Recognized achievements such as published CVEs, or strong placements in Attackathons, Bug Bounties, or Audit Contests.

What comes with it

Read from jobs.lever.co, last seen 3d ago.

Target annual salary for this role performed in the US is $102,000 - $180,000. The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.

CertiK accepts applications for this position on an ongoing basis. CertiK is proud to offer medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) plan with company matching, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance, HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA, and other benefits to all full-time employees, along with flexible paid time off and holidays. CertiK also offers a variable commission program for business development sales roles.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. CertiK is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, medical condition, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status or civil partnership/union status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state or local law.

CertiK will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements. https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

All CertiK employees are expected to actively support diversity on their teams, and in the Company.