Software Engineer, Security

Responsibilities

• Design and implement security and defense-in-depth controls to prevent and limit vulnerabilities
• Conduct advanced security research on Solana and other Rust-based smart contract platforms
• Work closely with core contributors to perform in-depth internal security audits
• Work with external security audits in collaboration with top-tier third-party firms
• Effectively communicate security risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• Educational background in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of software engineering experience related to complex distributed systems, either on the design, implementation or testing side
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure tools and testing approaches
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Previous auditing experience
• Experience working with fuzzing tools in Rust
• Rigorous testing standards
• Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems and propose thorough iterative solutions
• Proficient in English, sufficient for success in a remote and asynchronous work environment
• Effective communication skills: regularly achieves consensus with peers, and clear status updates
• An inclination towards communication, inclusion, and visibility
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with excellent organizational skills
• Able to thrive in a fully remote work environment
• A positive and solution-oriented mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with at least one or more Rust-based smart contract platforms, including Solana, Cosmwasm, NEAR (strong preference to pre-existing Solana experience)