Lead Smart Contract Auditor

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,465,000 - 3,779,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Equity or tokens

Remote-friendly benefits

Flexible hours

Global collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Smart Contract Auditor to join a fully remote team. You will lead a group of auditors, shape testing methodologies, and ensure the security and integrity of smart contracts and decentralized applications across DeFi projects.

The role requires deep expertise in Solidity and the Ethereum Virtual Machine, 5+ years in software security, and proven leadership in delivering high-quality security assessments. Remote-friendly with global collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software security with emphasis on smart contract auditing.
• Expertise in Solidity and a deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
• Proven track record identifying complex vulnerabilities in smart contracts and blockchain systems.
• Familiarity with DeFi protocols and associated security risks.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of smart contract auditors, assigning tasks and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Perform in-depth security audits of smart contracts, identifying vulnerabilities, logic errors, and potential exploits.
• Develop and refine auditing tools, methodologies, and best practices for blockchain security.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to development teams and stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging security threats and new auditing techniques in the DeFi space.

Skills

Smart contract auditing

Solidity

EVM expertise

Security auditing

Leadership

Job description

About the Role

Our client is searching for a highly experienced and meticulous Lead Smart Contract Auditor to join their fully remote team. In this critical position, you will be responsible for leading the effort to ensure the security and integrity of our smart contracts and decentralized applications. You will guide a team of auditors, develop rigorous testing methodologies, and provide expert insights to mitigate risks in the fast-paced crypto and Web3 environments. As a remote-first role, you will have the autonomy to manage your work effectively while collaborating closely with global teams, making this an exciting opportunity to shape the security landscape of decentralized technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of smart contract auditors, assigning tasks and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Perform in-depth security audits of smart contracts , identifying vulnerabilities, logic errors, and potential exploits.
• Develop and refine auditing tools, methodologies, and best practices for blockchain security.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations clearly to development teams and stakeholders.
• Stay at the forefront of emerging security threats and new auditing techniques in the DeFi space.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software security, with a strong emphasis on smart contract auditing .
• Expertise in Solidity and deep understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM).
• Proven experience in identifying complex vulnerabilities in smart contracts and blockchain systems.
• Familiarity with common DeFi protocols and associated security risks.
• Excellent analytical, reporting, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Equity or token options as part of the compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits for remote employees worldwide.
• Flexible work hours and the ability to work from anywhere.
• A key role in ensuring the security and trustworthiness of cutting-edge blockchain projects.