Security Researcher
Summary
Leads blockchain threat research to detect and mitigate fraud, scams, and exploits for Web3 companies like Coinbase and Uniswap, integrating findings into real-time detection systems.
Blockaid is redefining trust in blockchain through advanced, integrated security. Our on-chain security platform is trusted by leading Web3 companies—including Coinbase, MetaMask, Uniswap, Backpack, Stellar, and others—to detect, understand, and automatically prevent or minimize the impact of fraud, scams, hacks, and financial threats.
We are backed by top-tier global investors including Sequoia Capital, Ribbit Capital, and Cyberstarts—firms known for supporting the most innovative and influential companies in technology and cybersecurity.
As a Security Researcher at Blockaid, you will be responsible for leading in-depth research into emerging blockchain threats and vulnerabilities and developing real-time detection and mitigation capabilities in close collaboration with our engineering and product teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth security research on blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
- Identify and analyze security vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors in Web3 protocols.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to integrate detection capabilities into our on-chain exploit detection system.
- Create proof-of-concept (PoC) exploits and simulations to help test and validate threat scenarios.
- Stay current with emerging threats, new technologies, and industry best practices in information security..
Requirements
Your Chain of Strengths:
- 5+ years of experience in security research
- 3+ years of experience in Python, Rust or Go
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to identify patterns and dissect complex problems.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey complex security issues in a clear manner.
- Self-motivated and eager to learn new technologies and methodologies.
Preferred
- Practical experience with blockchain and smart contract security
- Knowledge of cryptography fundamentals relevant to blockchain
- Practical experience with solving data-driven challenges
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the country where the position is based, without the need for visa sponsorship. This role does not offer visa sponsorship.
Blockaid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.