Role overview

Software Engineer, Security

Requirements and responsibilities

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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.
  • Uphold the highest standards of integrity, trust, and professionalism in all security practices.

What You'll Bring

  • 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.
  • Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment.
  • A positive and solution-oriented mindset.
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