Full-Time

Auditing Engineer III

Full Time, Anywhere

Posted on 6/27/2024

Quantstamp

Quantstamp

51-200 employees

Provides security audits for smart contracts

Cybersecurity
Crypto & Web3

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

This job is fully remote - you can work from anywhere in the world!

Category
AI Research
AI & Machine Learning
Requirements
  • Background in Computer Science or any related field such as Mathematics & Physics.
  • Loves to find bugs in software systems and has a great eye for detail.
  • Fluent English communication, both written and spoken.
  • Fluent in reading and writing medium (1 KLOC) to complex (> 10 KLOC) Solidity smart contracts.
  • Knows the DeFi ecosystem landscape.
  • Knows the main EIP standards and smart contract design patterns.
  • Knows the major Ethereum smart contract security issues and economic attacks.
  • Knowledge of how the EVM works.
  • Hands-on experience with auditing supporting tools, including static analyzers and fuzzers.
  • Understanding of different consensus mechanisms.
  • Knows at least another ecosystem outside the EVM realm.
  • Knows the major security issues in Web2.
  • Partial availability (2-6h) during EST work hours to allow for communication with the team.
Responsibilities
  • Perform code reviews/audits of blockchain projects in small teams of engineers.
  • Help in the development and research efforts within Quantstamp.
  • Interact with other team members to discuss the likelihood and impact of findings.
  • Write and review audit reports before they are shared with the customer.
  • Mentor junior team members.
  • Interact with customers to clarify technical requirements and answer technical questions.

Quantstamp provides security audits for smart contracts, which are self-executing contracts with their terms written in code. They operate a decentralized network of security nodes that perform fast and reliable audits, helping to identify and fix vulnerabilities in smart contracts. This model sets them apart from competitors by ensuring affordability and efficiency. The company's goal is to protect digital assets and ensure the integrity of smart contracts for a diverse range of clients in the blockchain space.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$116.7K

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing DeFi platforms increase demand for smart contract audits by Quantstamp.
  • Cross-chain communication tools present opportunities for expanding Quantstamp's audit services.
  • Decentralized AI platforms could lead to new partnerships for Quantstamp.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from firms like Hypernative challenges Quantstamp's market position.
  • Decentralized exchanges may shift focus from traditional to decentralized security solutions.
  • Modular blockchain networks introduce new security challenges for Quantstamp to address.

What makes Quantstamp unique

  • Quantstamp specializes in security audits for smart contracts in blockchain projects.
  • The company uses a decentralized network of security nodes for efficient security scans.
  • Quantstamp has secured over $200 billion in digital assets across 15 countries.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Flexible Work Hours

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Gym Membership

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