Blockchain Security Expert - AI Track

As a Blockchain Security Expert on the AI Track at CertiK, you will pioneer the development of an intelligent AI agent powered by large language models to enhance our security audit tools. You'll work closely with our blockchain security team to bridge cutting-edge academic research with practical applications, developing and optimizing LLM-driven AI agents that automatically analyze smart contracts and identify vulnerabilities.

What you'll do

• 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
• Transform cutting-edge research on AI agents into practical, scalable security auditing solutions
• Research emerging trends in LLMs, AI agent architectures, and cybersecurity, and propose improvements

What you bring

• 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, or Cline
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn new technologies and collaborate

Nice to have

• Prior research or project experience 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

What we offer

• Target annual compensation of $120,000-$180,000 for US-based roles (exact compensation determined by skills and experience)
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• HSA (with high deductible plan) and FSA
• Flexible paid time off and holidays

About CertiK

CertiK is the largest blockchain security auditor, providing a comprehensive suite of tools to secure the industry at scale. To date, CertiK has worked with over 4,900 enterprise clients, secured over $557 billion in digital assets, and detected over 18,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Clients include OKX, Tether, Ripple, and Pancakeswap. Investors include Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, and Coinbase Ventures.