About the Company Born from groundbreaking 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 cutting-edge 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.
CertiK is the largest blockchain security auditor, providing comprehensive security tools and services to protect the blockchain industry at scale. The company has worked with over 5,000 enterprise clients, secured over $557 billion in digital assets, and detected over 18,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. CertiK serves leading projects including OKX, Tether, Ripple, and Pancakeswap, offering security audits, vulnerability detection, and risk assessment services. The company is backed by top-tier venture capital firms and industry leaders including Tiger Global, Sequoia, Coatue Management, Coinbase Ventures, and Binance.
