We seek a highly skilled Blockchain Security Researcher to lead our Blockchain Security Research Team. This role focuses on discovering low and high-level vulnerabilities, researching exploits in decentralized applications (dApps), developing security tools, and enhancing proactive security measures to protect blockchain environments. As a team lead, you will also be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of security researchers, driving security strategy, and collaborating cross-functionally to improve our overall security posture.
This is a unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing startup developing state-of-the-art blockchain technology while working at the forefront of security.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of blockchain security researchers, fostering innovation and collaboration.
Find and analyze exploits in compilers, dApps, smart contracts, and blockchain networks.
Develop tools for detecting and preventing attacks in blockchain ecosystems.
Conduct deep forensic analysis of blockchain transactions, logs, and smart contract behaviors to understand attack vectors.
Stay up to date with blockchain threat intelligence, emerging vulnerabilities, and new attack techniques.
Design tailored security solutions for dApps, protocols, and critical network components.
Proactively enhance security monitoring and threat detection for identified attacks.
Collaborate with product, development, and security teams to improve security posture.
Drive security research initiatives and contribute to industry-wide best practices.
Requirements: Has at least 3 years of experience leading security teams, defining technical direction, and driving security strategies.
Has at least 5 years of hands-on experience in security research.
Has strong knowledge of security vulnerabilities, exploit development, attack techniques, and mitigation strategies.
Experience in programming languages (Python, Rust, C++, or similar)
Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and investigative skills.
This position is open to all candidates.