Protocol Security Researcher
Core
Build and strengthen an internal protocol security function by assessing major protocol changes, identifying risks in decentralized financial systems, and developing AI-assisted security tooling.
Role type
Senior IC protocol security researcher (DeFi)
Builds
Production-ready smart contracts and protocol mechanisms for decentralized finance platforms
Domain
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Blockchain Security
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features
Required skills
Smart contract security, protocol design, adversarial research, AI-assisted security review, DeFi mechanisms (lending, liquidations, oracles), formal methods, fuzzing, invariant testing
Preferred skills
Custom security tooling development, external audit collaboration, open-source security research, CTF participation, bug bounty experience
Technologies
Smart contracts, DeFi protocols, AI security tools
Responsibilities
Review significant protocol and smart contract changes before deployment, conduct attacker-driven security research, participate in architecture discussions, investigate risks across adjacent systems, analyze protocol-level failure modes, develop AI-assisted security tooling, convert findings into reusable security practices, collaborate with monitoring and incident response teams, work alongside external auditors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC