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Auditing Engineer III

Quantstamp

Saas

51-200

San Francisco, CA, USA

About the job

Overview:

As a smart contract auditor, you will be at the forefront of Web3, using a hacker mindset to identify vulnerabilities in target contracts of mainstream projects, from simple token contracts to full-fledged DeFi protocols. Come and join us in our mission in securing the blockchain!
This position is for candidates with an in-depth understanding of blockchain and smart contracts. To succeed in our testing for Auditing Engineer III, you must be well-versed in Ethereum, have an understanding of how economic attacks work, and have the ability to identify complex bugs and vulnerabilities in large code bases. Knowledge of the existing DeFi landscape is a must.
This job is fully remote - you can work from anywhere in the world!
Candidate Profile

Background in Computer Science or any related field such as Mathematics & Physics.
Loves to find bugs in software systems and has a great eye for detail.
Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
Fluent in reading and writing medium to complex Solidity smart contracts.
Knows the DeFi ecosystem landscape.
Knows the major Ethereum smart contract security issues and economical attacks.
Hands-on experience with auditing supporting tools, including static analyzers and fuzzers.
Understands different consensus mechanisms.
Knows at least another ecosystem outside the EVM realm.
Knows the major security issues in Web2.
Partial availability (2-6h) during EST work hours to allow for communication with the team.

Nice to Have

Extensive knowledge of computer and network security.
Hands-on experience with blockchain projects.
Reading and writing proficiency in Rust.
Hands-on experience with L2 scaling solutions, including optimistic and zero-knowledge-based roll-ups.

Responsibilities

Perform code reviews/audits of blockchain projects in small teams of engineers.
Help in the development and research efforts within Quantstamp.
Interact with other team members to discuss the likelihood and impact of findings.
Write and review audit reports before they are shared with the customer.
Mentor junior team members.

Optional Opportunities

Interact with customers to clarify technical requirements and to answer technical questions.
Perform research on a new topic in the crypto space and provide internal “Lunch and Learn” (LnL) sessions. There is an option to also record and publish LnLs on YouTube or other social media platforms.
Participate and/or speak at international conferences and workshops about the topic of smart contract and blockchain security.
Write (academic) papers and collaborate with top tier universities on the topic of smart contract and blockchain security.
Write patents related to smart contract and/or blockchain.

Perks

Competitive compensation package (commensurate to experience) + performance and referral bonuses.
100% remote and flexible working hours. Work from anywhere in the world.
Generous paid time off, including maternity/paternity leave.
Retirement/pension plan.
Equity
Rent your own desk in a co-working space or work from anywhere at any time.
Free gym membership or any virtual alternative of your choice.
Learn about the hottest and newest products and trends in the crypto space before they appear on any news outlets.
Join quarterly all-expenses-paid retreats in exotic/exclusive locations with the whole team.