Blockchain Security Engineer

Chainsecurity; Zürich; Remote; CHF 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

ChainSecurity is seeking engineers to audit complex blockchain projects and secure products used in the open financial system. You will work directly with developers from top teams, contributing to security tools and publishing research findings.

We welcome curiosity and critical thinking, with visa support for relocation to Zurich. Remote work is possible for senior candidates, and we offer competitive pay and ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong background in software engineering with a security focus.
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, threat modeling or similar is a plus.
• Good knowledge of cryptography and secure coding practices.
• Proficiency with Linux and Git.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Fluent in OOP programming language.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with developers of blockchain teams to audit code and secure products.
• Contribute to security tools and create new ones with the research team.
• Conduct security research and publish findings.

Skills

Software engineering

Security mindset

Code reasoning

Written communication

Tools

Linux

Git

Job description

Secure the future of money and all that is possible with it

A ChainSecurity Auditor will review the most complex blockchain projects to find vulnerabilities which no-one else can. By using state of the art tools, expert knowledge and a deep understanding of the fundamentals, we secure projects handling billions, often forming the foundation in the new paradigm of an open financial system.

Your responsibilities

• Work directly with the developers of the most successful teams in the blockchain industry to audit their code and secure their products
• Contribute to our security tools and create new ones in collaboration with our internal research team
• Conduct security research and publish your findings

Requirements

• Strong background in software engineering, focused on security relevant areas and most importantly being able to reason about complex code
• Experience with penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, threat modeling or similar is a plus
• Good knowledge of cryptography
• Proficiency with Linux and Git
• Good written communication skills
• Fluent in OOP programming language

Who are we looking for

We are looking for engineers who are extremely curious, think critically, and have the drive to learn and discover. We welcome experienced hires, but also fresh or soon-to-be graduates with high potential and an interest in blockchain and cybersecurity. You can submit your CV with a motivation letter or an introduction video.

Bonus points

• Formal Verification, White Box, Vulnerability Scanning
• Solid Blockchain Knowledge
• Consensus Algorithms

As nurturing talent is our business model, we put employees in the center of all decisions. We are a flat organization, and happiness at work is one of our biggest priorities. Our employees benefit from competitive pay and a very advantageous profit-sharing system. We provide strong support for international hires, including visa assistance for relocation to Zurich. Remote work is also possible for experienced senior candidates.

ChainSecurity stands for excellence. We are driven individuals who are motivated by their work and perform in the top of their field. We respect family time and private life. We are self-owned and live the paradigm of decentralization by sharing ownership and providing a clear path towards becoming an owner on equal terms for all future employees.