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OpenZeppelin · 5 months ago

Blockchain Security Researcher - Future Openings

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level

OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts, founded in 2015 with a mission to protect the open economy. They are seeking a Blockchain Security Researcher to review smart contracts, conduct research on blockchain technologies, and collaborate with auditors to enhance code security and understanding.

BlockchainConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologySmart ContractsSoftware

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

SolidityEVM-based blockchainsCyber securitySoftware developmentIntellectual curiosityPassion for blockchainBack-end programmingCode reviewsFinancial engineeringAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaborative workIndependent work

Required

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

Preferred

Experience in Back-end programming using JavaScript, Python, Golang or Rust
Experience performing code reviews
Experience in financial engineering and/or capital markets microstructure

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 🏥
Learning & Development opportunities 🧠
Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀

Company

OpenZeppelin

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OpenZeppelin builds developer tools and performs security audits for distributed systems that power multimillion-dollar economies.
dateFounded in 2015
location
San Francisco, Islas Baleares, ESP
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://openzeppelin.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2017-12-01Series Unknown

Leadership Team

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Luca Cosivi
Head of Open-Source
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