Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts, founded in 2015 with a mission to protect the open economy. They are seeking a Blockchain Security Researcher to review smart contracts, conduct research on blockchain technologies, and collaborate with auditors to improve code security and understanding. Responsibilities • Review smart contracts for the top decentralized applications before they get launched and present findings and vulnerabilities that the protocol can have to the client • Team up with one or two auditors and review code line by line and try to hack it • Working on proposals to make code easier to understand and use in the future by sharing good practices • Conduct open-ended research around cutting edge blockchain technologies • Paid time to conduct research and contribute to OpenZeppelin’s projects and knowledge Skills • Hands-on and practical experience in one or more of the following areas: software development, cyber security, mathematics • Experience with public Ethereum or other EVM-based blockchains • Knowledge in the Solidity programming language • Intellectual curiosity and the capability to learn complex topics • Above-average attention to detail skills • The ability to work independently, with minimal supervision • An advanced English level and great communication skills (oral and written) • Passion about the blockchain space and decentralization • Ability to work collaboratively in a distributed team • Experience in Back-end programming using JavaScript, Python, Golang or Rust • Experience performing code reviews • Experience in financial engineering and/or capital markets microstructure Benefits • Company in-person gatherings in different locations around the world • Fully remote work • Flexible time off • Paid parental leave • One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD • Medical insurance coverage • Learning & Development opportunities • Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry Company Overview • OpenZeppelin builds developer tools and performs security audits for distributed systems that power multimillion-dollar economies. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Francisco, Islas Baleares, ESP, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is