Blockchain Security Expert - AI Track: CertiK

CertiK is a rapidly growing and highly trusted leader in blockchain security. They have partnered with over 4,798 clients, secured more than $597 billion worth of digital assets, and currently monitor over 17,000 projects. Notable clients include Aave, Polygon, Yearn, and Chiliz. CertiK is backed by prominent investors such as Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, and Goldman Sachs, among others. The company is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

About the Role
This role's primary focus is to pioneer the development of an intelligent AI agent powered by large language models (LLMs) to enhance CertiK's security audit tools within the blockchain space. As a Blockchain Security Expert on the AI Track, you'll work closely with the blockchain security team, bridging cutting-edge academic research with practical applications. Your efforts will be dedicated to developing, testing, and optimizing LLM-driven AI agents that automatically analyze smart contracts and identify potential vulnerabilities. This position involves deep research and experimentation to improve threat detection and risk assessment within CertiK's security audit platform, directly contributing to more secure blockchain infrastructures.

Responsibilities
Collaborate with the blockchain security team to develop an LLM-based AI agent for security audit tools.

Experiment with novel AI techniques to enhance threat detection and risk assessment in blockchain environments.

Assist in transforming cutting-edge research on AI agents into practical, scalable security auditing solutions.

Continuously research emerging trends in LLMs, AI agent architectures, and cybersecurity, proactively proposing improvements.

Requirements
A bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in a science or engineering field.

2+ years of security or software development experience.

Familiarity with blockchain and smart contract technologies.

Familiarity with agentic coding tools such as Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, etc.

Strong and creative problem-solving skills, with a willingness to learn, embrace new technologies, and collaborate.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior research or project experience in developing AI agents or automated security analysis tools.

Demonstrated ability to translate research insights into effective, production-ready tools.

Prior knowledge of web3 security audits.

Hands-on blockchain experience, such as evaluating risks for blockchain projects or analyzing on-chain security events.

Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

401(k) plan with company matching.

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.

HSA (with high deductible plan), FSA.

Flexible paid time off and holidays.