Security Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Security Engineer (Web3): Reviewing and securing leading blockchain protocols and web3 projects with an accent on design feedback, manual analysis, and automated tooling. Focus on conducting security research in popular blockchains and smart contract platforms.

Location: Remote - AMER/EMEA/APAC

Company

Asymmetric Research is a specialized security firm focused on long-term, integrated partnerships with L1/L2 blockchains and DeFi protocols.

What you will do

• Design and implement security and defense-in-depth controls to prevent and limit vulnerabilities.
• Perform security research in blockchains and smart contract platforms.
• Develop security tooling and developer workflows to aid in the early detection of vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate with core contributors to conduct internal security audits.
• Operate bug bounty programs, including leading, monitoring, and triaging submissions.
• Clearly communicate security risks, findings, and proposed solutions.

Requirements

• Strong desire to understand how things work, with the ability to quickly absorb new information.
• Prior experience with code reviews, reverse engineering, fuzzing and/or binary exploitation.
• Willingness and aptitude to learn different web3 technology stacks written in Rust, Golang or C.
• Adhere to the highest standards of integrity, trust, and professionalism.

Nice to have

• Prior high ranking on bug bounty leaderboards, code audit contests, or CTF competitions.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days of paid vacation
• Office and equipment stipend
• Pension / 401K programs
• Life insurance
• Premium healthcare
• Competitive base salary and lucrative bonus programs