Public Facing Security Researcher

CertiK certik.com Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

Remote United States Full-time Mid-level Security Engineering

At a glance

Mid-level Security Engineering role at CertiK. Remote, United States · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $120,988–$189,241 across the United States.

Estimated pay

CertiK has not published a salary for this role. The figure below is our estimate, not theirs.

$120,988 – $189,241

What the middle half of mid-level security engineering roles in the United States paid, among postings that did state a salary.

Worked out from 431 postings that stated pay, median $150,500. Last updated Oct 23, 2026.

RoleSecurity Engineering

SeniorityMid-level

LocationUnited States

WorkplaceRemote

EmploymentFull-time

PostedJul 1, 2026 · 3mo ago

Role brief

remoteroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Build stronger ties with the blockchain ecosystem alongside the Web3 Task Force Team
Speak for CertiK at conferences on topics within your security expertise
Take part in interviews covering a range of Web3 security subjects
Contribute across teams and help market products while gathering feedback
Engage publicly with the wider security community through social media and other forums

What you bring

At least three years of work in the Web3 space
A visible social media presence and comfort interacting with the public
Experience presenting at conferences or to large audiences
Strong technical ability in Web3 security or a related area

Who this fits

This role suits a Web3 security generalist, including auditors, penetration testers and engineers, who is comfortable representing their work publicly. It is remote in the US.

From the employer

About the Company Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem.

Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.

About This Role

This role is for a Web3 security researcher who can act as a public face for CertiK. This means having a strong social media presence, speaking at conferences, and being openly helpful to the wider security community. This doesn't mean you have to have tens of thousands of followers on X, but you do need to be comfortable interacting with the general public. The specific type of security researcher is flexible - contract/chain auditors, pen testers, engineers, and multi-talented individuals can apply. This is a great role for a generalist.

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Web3 Task Force Team to create stronger connections to the blockchain ecosystem.
Speak at conferences about your area of expertise on behalf of CertiK.
Complete interviews about various Web3 security topics.
Perform tasks cross-functionally among the various teams at CertiK.
Support the marketing and feedback collection of CertiK’s products and services.