Smart Contract Security Engineer - Decentralized Interoperability

  • Date: 31 Jan 2025
  • Location: CALIFORNIA
  • Work Type: Permanent / Full Time
About the role

We are looking for a Security Engineer to join the company's engineering team. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the robustness, reliability, and security of the ecosystem. If you are passionate about blockchain security, thrive on solving complex problems, and enjoy collaborating cross-functionally, this role is for you.

Your responsibilities
  • Conduct in-depth security assessments of the codebase, smart contracts, and integrations.
  • Identify potential vulnerabilities and propose solutions to mitigate risks.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Product, and DevOps teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Develop and improve scripts, tools, and practices for secure key management and cryptographic operations.
  • Support the team in investigating and responding to security incidents, including post-incident analysis and developing preventive measures.
  • Keep up with the latest developments in blockchain security, cryptographic techniques, and industry best practices to continuously improve our security posture.
Your profile
  • 5+ years of experience in a security engineering role in web3.
  • Proven experience in securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, or cryptographic systems.
  • Strong programming skills, particularly in languages such as Rust, Solidity, or Go.
  • Deep understanding of cryptographic principles and blockchain architectures.
  • Ability to analyze complex systems and identify potential vulnerabilities.
  • Hands-on experience with penetration testing, code audits, or security research in Web3 ecosystems.
  • Excellent communication skills to work effectively across teams.
  • Experience working in cross-functional fully remote environments.
Why us?
  • Autonomous, distributed environment with the opportunity to work collaboratively in a diverse team across the world.
  • The scope to contribute to high impact work and really make a difference in a decentralized protocol.
  • The chance to challenge yourself whilst learning heaps of stuff in the process.
  • Unlimited time off throughout the year to rest and recharge.
  • Competitive compensation with stock options, experiencing growth from the initial phase.
 
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