Blockchain Security Researcher - Future Openings

Next Matter; Deutschland; Remote; EUR 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading security firm for blockchain applications is seeking a Security Researcher to review smart contracts, collaborate with auditors, and conduct research on cutting-edge technologies. Ideal candidates have hands-on experience in software development or cyber security, knowledge in Solidity, and a passion for the blockchain space. This role offers fully remote working conditions and a range of benefits including unlimited holidays and wellness allowances.

Leistungen

Unlimited holidays

Fully remote working

Paid parental leave

Company retreats

Home office equipment stipend

Monthly wellness allowance

Coworking space access

Technical training

Language lessons

Aufgaben

• Review smart contracts for decentralized applications.
• Team with auditors for code reviews.
• Work on proposals for code improvements.
• Conduct research on blockchain technologies.
• Contribute to OpenZeppelin’s projects.

Kenntnisse

Hands-on experience in software development or cyber security

Experience with Ethereum or EVM-based blockchains

Knowledge in Solidity

Intellectual curiosity

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Advanced English communication skills

Passion for blockchain

Collaboration in distributed teams

Tools

JavaScript

Python

Golang

Rust

Jobbeschreibung

About us

Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts.

Its bedrock open source Contract Libraries are a public good and industry standard for smart contract development.

OpenZeppelin’s professional expertise, unified with the Defender developer security platform, integrates through clients’ development lifecycles, so teams can plan, code, audit, deploy and operate projects faster and more safely.

This opening is for a Security Researcher role within the company. If you would like to build and maintain the contracts library, Defender or any of our products, consider the product development openings.

What you'll be doing

• Review smart contracts for the top decentralized applications before they get launched and present findings and vulnerabilities that the protocol can have to the client.

• Team up with one or two auditors and review code line by line and try to hack it.

• Working on proposals to make code easier to understand and use in the future by sharing good practices

• Conduct open-ended research around cutting edge blockchain technologies.

• Paid time to conduct research and contribute to OpenZeppelin’s projects and knowledge

You have

• Hands-on and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, cyber security, mathematics.

• Experience with public Ethereum or other EVM-based blockchains.

• Knowledge in the Solidity programming language.

• Intellectual curiosity and the capability to learn complex topics

• Above-average attention to detail skills.

• The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

• An advanced English level and great communication skills (oral and written).

• Passion about the blockchain space and decentralization.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team.

Nice to have

• Experience in Back-end programming using JavaScript, Python, Golang or Rust

• Experience performing code reviews.

• Experience in financial engineering and/or capital markets microstructure

Logistics

Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages:

• Recruiter call (45 minutes)

• Hiring Manager call (45 minutes)

• Team member interview (1 hour)

• Leadership call (30 minutes)

• Paid work test (lasting up to 10 days)

• Reference checks

Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.

Note: This position is for a job opportunity next year. We encourage you to apply and someone will contact you in January 2024 if there is a good fit. We appreciate your patience!

Benefits

• Unlimited holidays
• Fully remote: your way of working
• Paid parental leave & benefits for primary or second caregiver
• Company retreats in different locations around the world
• Work from home office equipment stipend of up to $500 USD ????
• Monthly allowance for wellness activities
• Coworking: access to a coworking space of your choice
• Learning: technical training; spoken language lessons in any language of your choice (using Italki)
• Working with a global team in a fast-growing industry

Please note: Always refer to OpenZeppelin's official job page for the most accurate information about our open roles, as we have seen multiple third party job sites posting inaccurate information.

At OpenZeppelin, we are an equal opportunity employer and we value different perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. This includes but is not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. In this uniqueness, we find the most value. Come join us!