CertiK is hiring a Public Facing Security Researcher in Blockchain Security Engineering (US / Remote).
About the Company
Born from research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem.
Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.
About This Role
This role is for a Web3 security researcher who can act as a public face for CertiK. This means having a strong social media presence, speaking at conferences, and being openly helpful to the wider security community. This doesn't mean you have to have tens of thousands of followers on X, but you do need to be comfortable interacting with the general public. The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers, engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.
Key Responsibilities
- Work closely with the Web3 Task Force Team to create stronger connections to the blockchain ecosystem.
- Speak at conferences about your area of expertise on behalf of CertiK.
- Complete interviews about various Web3 security topics.
- Perform tasks cross-functionally among the various teams at CertiK.
- Support the marketing and feedback collection of CertiK's products and services.
Qualifications & Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in the Web3 space.
- Strong social media presence and high visibility.
- Experience speaking at conferences or in front of large audiences.
- Strong technical skills in the areas of web3 security or related fields.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Large number of social media followers.
- Previous experience being the public face of an organization.
About CertiK
CertiK, founded in 2017 in New York by Ronghui Gu and Zhong Shao, professors at Columbia and Yale, is a leading Web3 security auditor specializing in formal verification, smart contract audits and on-chain monitoring. The company has audited thousands of projects including major layer-1 chains and DeFi protocols, securing significant value via manual review, automated tools and Skynet monitoring. Its suite includes audits, penetration testing, bug bounties and real-time alerts that help developers ship safer contracts. Headquartered in New York with hubs in Shenzhen, Hong Kong and Singapore, CertiK employs security engineers across many countries. The company emphasizes academic rigor, tooling innovation and helping developers understand risks early, combining research on verified systems with practical auditing at scale for everyday builders.