Blockaid is hiring a

Web3 Security Researcher

About Blockaid

Blockaid is at the forefront of enabling trust in the blockchain and Web3 ecosystem. Our mission is to provide unparalleled security and trust solutions that safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of on-chain interactions. We are building a platform that secures digital wallets, smart contracts, tokens, and externally owned accounts (EOAs) by providing real-time detection, monitoring, and response capabilities.

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.

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

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