About Nethermind

Nethermind is a team of builders and researchers on a mission to empower enterprises and developers worldwide to access and build on decentralized systems. Their expertise covers Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, layer-2, cryptography research, protocol research, DeFi, security auditing, formal verification, real-time monitoring, smart contract development, and dApps and enterprise engineering. Today, they are a 350+ strong team working remotely across 66+ countries.

The Role

We're seeking auditors and developers with smart contract auditing experience/knowledge to join our team. You'll work on projects written in Solidity and Cairo. Knowledge of GoLang is a great plus. We are looking for someone who understands the Ethereum Virtual Machine, Yellow Paper, and the Solidity language. You'll get the opportunity to work at the bleeding edge of Blockchain technology and interact with different teams working in every aspect of Ethereum and StarkNet.

Responsabilities

• Work directly with protocols in the Ethereum and StarkNet ecosystems to review their code and help secure their protocols
• Collaborate with teammates to maintain and continually improve our existing blockchain security tools using modern software engineering practices
• Develop new blockchain security tools
• Engage in meetings with clients to discuss security and best practice improvements

Requirements

Required

• 1+ year(s) of experience in Solidity security analysis
• Solid understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine and Yellow Paper
• Fluency in Solidity development and the deployment of smart contracts
• Detailed understanding of common smart contract vulnerabilities
• Fluency with common tools and frameworks used for the development and security analysis of smart contracts
• Strong debugging skills and/or experience in reverse engineering
• Basic knowledge of Cairo and Starknet

Nice to Have

• Multiple years of prior experience in traditional cybersecurity (before transitioning to the blockchain space)
• Experience in Cairo development
• Solid understanding of StarkNet
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of most common DeFi applications
• A portfolio of blog posts or presentations on DeFi or security-related topics
• Publicly visible audit reports in your portfolio

Perks and Benefits

• Flexible Work Options: Remote-first culture with the opportunity to work from anywhere.
• Global and Diverse Workforce: You'll work with people from various backgrounds and cultures.
• Learning and Development: You'll work on innovative, challenging projects and have access to experts and mentors to enhance your skills.
• Career Growth: Access to training, mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to open-source initiatives.
• Global Events and Conferences: Opportunities to attend the industry events.
• Collaborative and Innovative Culture: We foster teamwork and encourage new ideas.

About the Company

Nethermind is a blockchain research and software engineering company with 350+ team members across 66+ countries, specializing in Ethereum and Starknet protocol engineering, security auditing, ZK cryptography, and DeFi. They collaborate with organizations including the Ethereum Foundation, Starknet Foundation, Gnosis Chain, Flashbots, Lido, and EigenLayer.