Blockchain Security Lead
Core
Owns the security posture of on-chain systems and protocols, blending strategic leadership with hands-on expertise in threat modeling, code audits, and architecture reviews.
Role type
Senior IC Blockchain Security Lead (Strategy & Mentorship)
Builds
Scalable, reusable security controls, patterns, and reference architectures for on-chain products and protocols.
Domain
Blockchain/Web3 security, Cloud-native infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Blockchain security strategy, threat modeling, smart contract auditing (Solidity, Rust), team leadership, secure SDLC, cloud-native security (Kubernetes, Docker), AI tool adoption for security workflows
Preferred skills
Experience with Solana or Layer 1 protocols, background in financial services or institutional crypto security, familiarity with DeFi protocol security and custody architectures
Technologies
Solidity, Rust, Solana, Kubernetes, Docker, TLS/PKI, generative AI, automation platforms
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor a team of blockchain security engineers; Define and evolve the blockchain security strategy and roadmap; Perform security reviews and audits of smart contracts and backend services; Design and implement reusable security controls; Research emerging blockchain threats and translate them into actionable controls; Champion the adoption of AI tools to improve team performance and output quality
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic ownership