Senior Security Engineer, CertiK
$130-160k
Blockchain cybersecurity auditor
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Blockchain cybersecurity auditor
101-200 employees
Be an early applicant
$130-160k
101-200 employees
Company mission
CertiK’s mission is to secure the Web3 world.
Role
Who you are
- We are looking to hire someone with a passion for application security and penetration testing
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Security Informatics, or related field
- Expertise in threat modeling/architectural risk assessment using structured methodologies (e.g., STRIDE/DREAD)
- Advanced knowledge of SSDLC, including static/dynamic analysis/QA practices & end-to-end vulnerability lifecycle management (tracking/remediation coordination/verification)
- Strong ability to conduct comprehensive security assessments across network infrastructure/application architecture/system configurations
- Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP) & CI/CD deployment workflows; Proficiency in Java/Python with applied skills in secure coding/debugging/symbolic execution & internal tooling/automation scripting
What the job involves
- The primary responsibility of this role is for CertiK’s security-related services. Intersecting cybersecurity and blockchain, CertiK’s security offerings include security consulting, security reviews, security auditing of smart contracts and blockchains, verification of smart contracts, penetration testing, and more
- This is a fun and challenging full-time position. If you are excited about hacking, threat modeling, scanning, auditing, designing, and enhancing the security of applications across the board then you will thrive in this role. While you work with clients, we will also provide you with plenty of opportunities to get involved with research and development efforts to help us raise the standards of blockchain security
- Lead design/deployment of enterprise-grade security solutions to safeguard internal networks/applications/infrastructure, ensuring confidentiality/integrity/availability of mission-critical systems & data
- Define/enforce organization-wide security policies/standards; own end-to-end vulnerability management lifecycle & lead cross-functional incident response with engineering/IT/compliance teams
- Oversee real-time threat detection/response operations; conduct forensic investigations & drive root cause analysis for high-impact security incidents to inform long-term defense strategies
- Manage/execute comprehensive security assessments across internal/third-party systems, including architecture reviews/endpoint security evaluations/infrastructure hardening initiatives
- Guide secure development practices by applying advanced static/dynamic analysis to identify vulnerabilities & deliver remediation guidance to engineering teams
- Conduct threat modeling/risk analysis for high-value systems to proactively identify/mitigate attack vectors & influence system/product architecture
- Architect/maintain internal security tooling to expand detection coverage, streamline response workflows & enhance operational visibility
Our take
CertiK is a blockchain security company providing real-time insights into security issues within the cryptocurrency sector. CertiK has audited thousands of Web 3.0 projects, and its reports are used to protect over $500 billion in market capital.
With a rise in financial crime linked to complex new decentralised finance products, the Web 3.0 sector experiences billions in losses to hacking and fraud. CertiK is making the most of the growing appetite for security with its range of solutions, such as CertiKShield that offers community-based insurance for crypto-asset holders.
Its lead investors include NGC, a dedicated blockchain investor, and Binance Labs, a spin-off branch of the world's largest cryptocurrency. CertiK is currently eyeing up the chances of an IPO, although it will need to work on building back trust after a series of controversies have plagued the company in recent times.
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Insights
-13% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Company benefits
- Medical, vision, and 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
Company HQ
Garment District, New York, NY
Leadership
Ronghui Gu
(Co-Founder)Earned a PhD in Computer Science from Yale University. Currently a Tang Family Associate Professor at Columbia Univeristy. Previously Software Engineer at Google for 1 year.
Zhong Shao
(Co-Founder)They have spent the past 30 years in the Computer Science Department at Yale University, holding various positions such as Associate Professor, Department Chair, and Professor.
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