Security Engineer

As a Security Engineer at Asymmetric Research, you review and secure leading blockchain protocols and web3 projects. You partner with clients to harden their products through design feedback, deep manual analysis, and automated tooling including fuzzing and static analysis.

What you'll do

• Design and implement security and defense-in-depth controls to prevent and limit vulnerabilities
• Perform cutting-edge security research in popular 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
• Shepherd external security audits with the help of leading third-party audit firms
• Operate bug bounty programs on Immunefi, including leading, monitoring, and triaging submissions
• Work in a diverse, decentralized team environment with web3 professionals
• Clearly communicate security risks, findings, and proposed solutions
• Adhere to the highest standards of integrity, trust, and professionalism

What you bring

• A 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

Nice to have

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

What we offer

• 25+ days of paid time off
• Comprehensive stipends for home office, wellbeing, and professional development
• Pension/401(k) programs
• Life insurance
• Premium healthcare
• Competitive base salary
• Lucrative bonus programs

About Asymmetric Research

Asymmetric Research is a specialized security firm focused on long-term, integrated partnerships with L1/L2 blockchains and DeFi protocols. The fully remote team has deep roots in open-source security, with members from organizations including Google, Netflix, Mozilla, Stripe, and Jump Crypto.