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Blockchain Security Research Team Lead

We seek a highly skilled Blockchain Security Researcher to lead our Blockchain Security Research Team. This role focuses on discovering low and high-level vulnerabilities, researching exploits in decentralized applications (dApps), developing security tools, and enhancing proactive security measures to protect blockchain environments. As a team lead, you will also be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of security researchers, driving security strategy, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve our overall security posture.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup developing state-of-the-art blockchain technology while working at the forefront of security.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of blockchain security researchers, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Find and analyze exploits in compilers, dApps, smart contracts, and blockchain networks.
• Develop tools for detecting and preventing attacks in blockchain ecosystems.
• Conduct deep forensic analysis of blockchain transactions, logs, and smart contract behaviors to understand attack vectors.
• Stay up to date with blockchain threat intelligence, emerging vulnerabilities, and new attack techniques.
• Design tailored security solutions for dApps, protocols, and critical network components.
• Proactively enhance security monitoring and threat detection for identified attacks.
• Collaborate with product, development, and security teams to improve security posture.
• Drive security research initiatives and contribute to industry-wide best practices.

The right candidate:

• Has at least 3 years of experience leading security teams, defining technical direction, and driving security strategies.
• Has at least 5 years of hands-on experience in security research.
• Has deep knowledge of low-level security vulnerabilities, exploit development, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies.
• Experience in programming languages (Python, Rust,  C++, or similar)
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and investigative skills.

Ideally experienced with:

• Deep understanding of blockchain security risks, exploits, and forensic techniques.
• Experience working with Starknet, Ethereum, or other blockchain networks.
• Prior experience in a startup environment.
• Strong technical writing skills for documentation and security reports.
• Effective leadership, communication, and collaboration skills across teams.

This role is perfect for a hands-on security-focused leader passionate about blockchain exploit discovery, proactive threat detection, and mentoring the next generation of security researchers. If you're eager to tackle complex threats and drive security innovation in a fast-paced environment, we’d love to have you on board.

Join us and help secure the future of blockchain technology!

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