Review and secure top decentralized applications by conducting thorough security audits and open-ended research in cutting edge blockchain technologies.
Founded in 2015 with the mission to protect the open economy, OpenZeppelin is the world leader in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts.
Our Open-Source Contract Libraries are a public good that have facilitated the transfer of over $35 trillion and are considered the industry standard for smart contract development.
Our professional expertise integrates seamlessly into clients’ development lifecycles, enabling teams to plan, code, audit, deploy, and operate projects more quickly and securely.
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Note: This posting is for future positions. Please apply if you’d like to be contacted once the role is officially available.
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
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
If you don't meet all of the listed requirements, but think you're a good fit for the position, please apply so we can review.
Our interview process takes place on Zoom and tends to consist of the following stages:
Recruiter call (30 minutes)
Manager interview (60 minutes)
Technical interview (60 minutes)
Paid work trial (code review)
Reference checks
Please let us know if you require any accommodations for the interview process, and we’ll do our best to provide assistance.
At OpenZeppelin, we are an equal opportunity employer and we value different perspectives. We are committed to building a diverse workforce. This includes but is not limited to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, national origin and other characteristics that make each one of us unique. In this uniqueness, we find the most value. Come join us!
As part of OpenZeppelin’s recruitment process, we may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence, to assist in reviewing applications and assessing candidate qualifications. These tools are used to support our People team by identifying relevant skills and experience, and are not used to make decisions solely by automated means. All hiring decisions involve human review. Any personal data provided as part of your application will be processed in accordance with OpenZeppelin’s Data Privacy Notice.
If you have questions about this recruitment process or would like to request human review of your application, please contact us at [email protected].
Health Insurance
Medical insurance coverage 🏥
Home Office Stipend
One time work-from-home equipment stipend of up to $500 USD 🪑
Work with a global team
Work with a global team in a fast-growing industry 🚀
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
Flexible time off 🏝
Remote-Friendly
Fully remote work 🌎
OpenZeppelin specializes in securing blockchain applications and smart contracts through comprehensive auditing and security solutions. Targeting developers and teams in the Web3 ecosystem, their open-source contract libraries set the industry standard, ensuring secure and efficient development. With expertise integrated into the development lifecycle, they help clients navigate the complexities of building and maintaining secure blockchain projects.
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