Remote Lead Smart Contract Auditor | Web3 Security

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Health, vision, and dental benefits

Professional development budget

Global leader in Web3 security

Competitive salary and bonus

Cutting-edge tools

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Smart Contract Auditor for a fully remote role focused on Web3 and blockchain security. You will lead audits, mentor analysts, and shape security practices across client projects.

The role requires 7+ years in software security with 4+ years in smart contract auditing, deep Solidity and EVM expertise, and the ability to communicate complex risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Remote work offered globally.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software security; 4+ years in smart contract audits.
• Proficient in Solidity and EVM internals.
• Experience with security testing and audits for blockchain systems.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Remote work ability and self-management.

Responsibilities

• Audit smart contracts, dApps, and protocols.
• Identify vulnerabilities (reentrancy, overflows, front-running).
• Develop testing methodologies and tools for security analysis.
• Prepare detailed risk reports with remediation guidance.
• Mentor junior analysts and auditors.
• Present security findings to clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Software security

Smart contract auditing

Solidity

EVM internals

Static analysis

Dynamic analysis

Vulnerabilities

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Cybersecurity

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Static analysis tools

Dynamic analysis tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Smart Contract Auditor for a fully remote role focused on Web3 and blockchain security. You will lead audits, mentor analysts, and shape security practices across client projects.

The role requires 7+ years in software security with 4+ years in smart contract auditing, deep Solidity and EVM expertise, and the ability to communicate complex risks clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Remote work offered globally.