Public Facing Security Researcher

CertiK is a leading Web3 security firm that emerged from academic research at Columbia and Yale. Since its 2017 founding in New York, the company has built a global reputation for protecting blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through formal verification, AI-powered analysis, and comprehensive security services. Working with thousands of enterprise clients worldwide, CertiK combines rigorous technical expertise with cutting-edge research to address the most complex security challenges in crypto and blockchain.

The company's diverse team spans continents, backed by major investors like Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital. CertiK has earned recognition from the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for driving innovation in blockchain security.

You'll join the Blockchain Security Engineering team as a public-facing security researcher, meaning you'll represent CertiK both technically and visibly in the Web3 community. This role blends security expertise with public engagement, so you'll need comfort speaking openly with audiences and maintaining a genuine social media presence. Whether you specialize in smart contract auditing, penetration testing, protocol security, or bring a mix of skills, you can succeed here. This is an ideal position for someone with broad technical capabilities who enjoys community interaction.

What you'll do

• Partner with the Web3 Task Force Team to deepen CertiK's connections across the blockchain industry
• Represent CertiK at major conferences, presenting on your area of Web3 security expertise
• Participate in interviews and public discussions about Web3 security developments
• Contribute across different CertiK teams on security work that spans contract audits, penetration tests, and on-chain monitoring
• Help shape how CertiK's security products and services are perceived and refined through direct community feedback

What you'll bring

• Minimum 3 years working in Web3 security, whether in auditing, penetration testing, protocol engineering, or related domains
• Active social media engagement and established visibility in Web3 security circles
• Proven experience speaking at conferences or presenting to large groups
• Solid technical foundation in Web3 security concepts and practices

Nice to have

• Substantial social media following on platforms like X or other relevant channels
• Track record of serving as a public representative for another organization or project

This is a remote role based in the US, full-time.