Blockchain Security Researcher - Europe

OpenZeppelin; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company that leads the way in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts. As a Blockchain Security Researcher, you will play a crucial role in reviewing smart contracts for decentralized applications, ensuring their safety before launch. Your expertise in Solidity and EVM-based blockchains will be pivotal as you work closely with auditors to identify vulnerabilities and propose improvements. This innovative firm offers a fully remote work environment, flexible time off, and a chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the blockchain space. If you are passionate about decentralization and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company in-person gatherings

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Work-from-home equipment stipend

Medical insurance coverage

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in software development, cyber security, or mathematics.
• Knowledge of Solidity and experience with EVM-based blockchains.

Responsibilities

• Review smart contracts and present findings to clients.
• Conduct research on cutting-edge blockchain technologies.

Skills

Software Development

Cyber Security

Mathematics

Solidity Programming

Communication Skills

Intellectual Curiosity

Collaborative Work

Tools

Ethereum

EVM-based Blockchains

Job description

Blockchain Security Researcher - United States

Remote - United States

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 Open Source Contract Libraries are a public good and industry standard for smart contract development.

OpenZeppelin’s professional expertise integrates through clients’ development lifecycles, so teams can plan, code, audit, deploy and operate projects faster and more safely.

What you'll be doing

1. 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.
2. Team up with one or two auditors and review code line by line and try to hack it.
3. Work on proposals to make code easier to understand and use in the future by sharing good practices.
4. Conduct open-ended research around cutting edge blockchain technologies.
5. Paid time to conduct research and contribute to OpenZeppelin’s projects and knowledge.

You have

1. Hands-on and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, cyber security, mathematics.
2. Experience with public Ethereum or other EVM-based blockchains.
3. Knowledge in the Solidity programming language.
4. Intellectual curiosity and the capability to learn complex topics.
5. The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.
6. An advanced English level and great communication skills (oral and written).
7. Passion about the blockchain space and decentralization.
8. Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team.

Nice to have

1. Experience performing code reviews.
2. 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:

1. Recruiter call (45 minutes)
2. Leadership interview (60 minutes)
3. Team member interview (1 hour)
4. Paid work test (lasting up to 10 days)
5. Reference checks

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

Benefits

• Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world.
• Fully remote work.
• Flexible time off.
• Paid parental leave.
• One-time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry.

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!