Smart Contract Security Engineer (Security Audit)

    Asia && UAE, Dubai && Taiwan, Taipei
    Contract
    Mid (3-6 yrs)
    IT & Security
    First posted 950 days ago
    This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the field and contribute to the blockchain community. You will work hand-in-hand with various talented workers from Binance on the cutting-edge of crypto to guard safety across many projects and systems. You will also coordinate with other teams aside from the security group, which could provide you an in-depth understanding of the crypto world.
    Responsibilities
  1. Perform a review analysis on newly disclosed vulnerabilities for smart contracts and summarize the root cause behind the exploits for early detection in the future
  2. Conduct security audits on both smart contracts and blockchains, and write high-quality audit reports
  3. Conduct security reviews of backend/off-chain systems that interact with or control on-chain smart contract execution
  4. Develop automated scanning and monitoring tools for smart contracts and blockchains
  5. Utilize scanning tools to detect vulnerabilities in online contracts and promptly issue risk warnings
  6. Conduct post-mortem analyses on various hacking incidents, examining the causes, processes, and basic fund tracing
  7. Proactively identify on-chain risks, monitor and model emerging on-chain attack vector trends, and possess a solid understanding of on-chain security risks such as fraud and phishing
  8. Demonstrate a strong understanding of EVM-compatible blockchains and layer 2 solutions, and be familiar with DeFi design patterns
  9. Requirements
  10. Currently enrolled or holding a bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science or a related field
  11. Proficient in Smart Contract programming languages, such as Solidity, among others
  12. Basic understanding of common Smart Contract security vulnerabilities
  13. Basic understanding of blockchain and smart contract principles, experienced with reading Blockchain explorers. Well versed with the different types of hacks on smart contracts, and its common attack vectors
  14. Experience conducting security reviews of backend/off-chain systems that interact with or control on-chain smart contract behavior
  15. Ability to assess end-to-end security risks across backend services, APIs, signing flows, admin tooling, and smart contracts
  16. Strong understanding of how off-chain components influence on-chain execution
  17. Well versed with the different types of scams such as Wallet Drainers in the space and how to identify them
  18. Familiar with smart contract development testing, transaction analysis, and other tools
  19. Experienced in using VSCode, Git, or other version control applications
  20. Proficient in Python or another object-oriented programming language
  21. Fundamental knowledge of code analysis and program debugging
  22. Additional beneficial skills
  23. Passionate about cryptocurrency / DeFi / smart contract / blockchain
  24. Basic knowledge of fuzz testing or static analysis
  25. Basic knowledge of detection, exploitation, and prevention of security vulnerabilities
  26. Experience in smart contracts development (e.g Foundry, HardHat, etc.)
  27. Experience in CTF or bug bounty programs (e.g. Hack The Box, WebGoat, etc.)
  28. Experience in Front-end development (React, Javascript, Typescript)
  29. Experience in data mining and data analysis of on-chain data
  30. Have great interest in Binance, high work enthusiasm and responsibility, good and humble work attitude
  31. Why Binance
    • Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem
    • Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
    • Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
    • Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
    • Competitive salary and company benefits
    • Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

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    Company:  Binance

    Operates the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, offering trading, staking, and blockchain ecosystem services to 270M+ users globally.
    5001-10000 employees
    Finance & Fintech
    HQ: None (Global)