Remote Blockchain Security & Forensics Research Intern

Bybit; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study Growth Fund

Internal Events

Global Collaboration

Career Advancement

Internal Mobility

Job summary

Bybit is seeking a skilled researcher with a background in security or risk control to analyze blockchain data, lead forensic investigations into crypto crimes (theft, scams, market manipulation), and study vulnerabilities in blockchain protocols and smart contracts.

You will write high-quality research reports, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection, threat detection, and incident response across our global platform.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Blockchain Security, CS, Data Science, or a related field.
• Publication record in top-level industry or academic venues is highly valued.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, JavaScript for blockchain analytics.
• Hands-on experience with blockchain monitoring/forensic tools and analytics platforms.
• Deep understanding of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, cryptography.

Responsibilities

• Data Analysis: Analyze blockchain data to identify and flag abnormal cases.
• Forensics & Investigation: Trace and lead forensic investigations into real-world crypto theft, scams, and market manipulation.
• Security Research: Study vulnerabilities and security issues related to blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
• Reporting: Write high-quality industry or academic research reports and papers.
• System Optimization: Collaborate with development teams to improve blockchain data collection and threat identification.
• Incident Response: Partner with internal and external stakeholders to handle accident/incident responses.

Skills

SQL

Python

JavaScript

Education

Blockchain Security

Tools

Blockchain monitoring tools

Job description

Bybit is seeking a skilled researcher with a background in security or risk control to analyze blockchain data, lead forensic investigations into crypto crimes (theft, scams, market manipulation), and study vulnerabilities in blockchain protocols and smart contracts.

You will write high-quality research reports, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate with engineering teams to improve data collection, threat detection, and incident response across our global platform.