Cyber Security Researcher
@ Blockaid

Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel
$140,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago

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Position Overview

Blockaid is redefining trust in blockchain through advanced, integrated security. Our on-chain security platform is trusted by leading Web3 companies—including Coinbase, MetaMask, Uniswap, Backpack, Stellar, and others—to detect, understand, and automatically prevent or minimize the impact of fraud, scams, hacks, and financial threats.

Your Chain of Impact

  • Drive deep technical research into blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications.
  • Identify and analyze vulnerabilities, exploits, and attack vectors across Web3 ecosystems.
  • Build detectors, heuristics, and models and collaborate with engineering for real-time integration.
  • Design PoC exploits and simulations to validate hypotheses and strengthen detections.
  • Continuously track emerging threats and best practices to enhance the platform.

Your Chain of Strengths

  • 5+ years in security research with proven practical results.
  • 3+ years of hands-on Python including research tooling and prototypes.
  • Advanced SQL skills with experience writing complex queries.
  • Strong knowledge of network protocols and traffic analysis.
  • Excellent analytical, pattern-finding, and communication skills.
  • Bonus: Blockchain/smart contract security and cryptography fundamentals.

Equal Opportunity

Blockaid is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics.

Key skills/competency

  • blockchain
  • security research
  • Python
  • SQL
  • network protocols
  • vulnerability analysis
  • smart contracts
  • threat detection
  • PoC development
  • data analysis
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How to Get Hired at Blockaid

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Tailor your resume: Highlight blockchain security research experience effectively.
  • Customize keywords: Emphasize Python, SQL, and threat detection skills.
  • Network on LinkedIn: Connect with Blockaid recruiters and team members.
  • Prepare for interviews: Practice technical scenarios and research examples.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Study blockchain protocols and smart contracts.
Practice Python for tool and prototype development.
Enhance SQL skills through complex query exercises.
Review network protocol analysis techniques.

Behavioral Questions

Describe effective collaboration in technical teams.
Explain handling research challenges under pressure.
Discuss past project conflict resolution experiences.
Share examples of clear communication in research.

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