Security Researcher

Remote: 
Full Remote
Contract: 
Work from: 
Israel

Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in security research., 3+ years of experience with Python, Rust, or Go., Strong analytical skills to identify patterns and analyze complex problems., Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new technologies..

Key responsibilities:

  • Conduct in-depth security research on blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
  • Identify and analyze vulnerabilities and attack vectors in Web3 protocols.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to develop detection tools and systems.
  • Create proof-of-concept exploits and stay updated on emerging security threats.

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Blockaid Fintech: Finance + Technology Scaleup http://blockaid.io/
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Job description

Description


Blockaid builds trust in blockchain technology through better security. Our onchain security platform is trusted by the biggest names in web3—including Coinbase, Metamask, Uniswap, Backpack, Stellar, and more—to detect, understand, and automatically prevent or mitigate damage from fraud, scams, hacks, and financial risks.


As a Security Researcher at Blockaid, you will be responsible for conduct in-depth research and analysis of new threats and vulnerabilities in the blockchain space and develop tools and systems to detect and mitigate security risks in real-time. You’ll work closely with our engineering and product teams to develop security strategies, detect and mitigate exploits, and enhance our on-chain security platform. While prior Web3 experience is an advantage, we welcome applicants with a solid security research background looking to break into blockchain security.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth security research on blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
  • Identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors in Web3 protocols.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to integrate detection capabilities into our on-chain exploit detection system.
  • Create proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits and simulations to help test and validate threat scenarios.
  • Stay current with emerging threats, new technologies, and industry best practices in information security.

Requirements

Essential

  • 5+ years of experience in security research.
  • 3+ years of experience in Python, Rust or Go.
  • Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns and dissect complex problems.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex security issues in a clear manner.
  • Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.

Preferred

  • Practical experience with blockchain and smart contract security.
  • Knowledge of cryptography fundamentals relevant to blockchain.
  • Practical experience with solving data-driven challenges



Required profile

Experience

Industry :
Fintech: Finance + Technology
Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Communication
  • Analytical Skills
  • Willingness To Learn
  • Self-Motivation

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