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Certik

Blockchain security audits and ongoing monitoring

Internship - Development

Summer 2024Posted on 7/19/2023
No salary listed
Internship
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Remote in USA+3 moreMore locations: Seattle, WA, USA | San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA
Software Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • Minimum of BS degree in CS or related field. Preference is MS or PhD
  • Mastery of one or more backend languages: Python, Javascript(NodeJS), Golang, Ruby, Scala, Java, C/C++, etc
  • Solid computer science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structure and algorithms, computer networks, database systems, distributed systems, etc
  • Excellent written communication/presentation skills, able to conduct client-facing meetings, output technical blogs addressing general/security topics, great team collaborations
  • CI/CD, Docker, Git, Shell, Databases, Messaging Systems, Data Processing (Spark)
  • [Preferred] Fundamental knowledge and working experiences on Bitcoin, Ethereum (EVM), Cosmos or other industry-leading blockchain platforms
  • [Preferred] Strong interests and focuses on security tooling developments and researches

About the company

CertiK is a security-focused platform that analyzes and monitors blockchain protocols and DeFi projects to improve their safety. It provides security audits, penetration testing, and continuous monitoring services for smart contracts and blockchain apps. The main products include ongoing monitoring tools like Skynet and SkyTrace, which are offered via subscriptions to help track threats and detect fraud in real time. Compared to competitors, CertiK emphasizes its role as a premier security-ranking platform with specialized audits and continuous surveillance, aiming to deliver ongoing protection rather than one-time checks. The company’s goal is to help blockchain developers, DeFi projects, and cryptocurrency platforms reduce smart contract vulnerabilities and prevent fraudulent activity by strengthening their security posture.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$300.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • Sept. 9, 2026: Kyrgyzstan's central bank signed CertiK for Digital Som security oversight.
  • June 12, 2026: FinChip tapped CertiK's AI Skill Security Scan for trading infrastructure.
  • July 2026: CertiK Hunt launched, expanding recurring revenue beyond one-off audits.

What critics are saying

  • One post-audit exploit at a flagship client destroys CertiK's trust premium within weeks.
  • Open-source rivals and in-house security teams commoditize audits, squeezing margins by 2027.
  • A major crypto drawdown cuts audit demand fast, and monitoring subscriptions will not offset it.

What makes Certik unique

  • Sept. 24, 2026: CertiK joined LF Decentralized Trust, embedding audits into enterprise standards.
  • CertiK combines formal verification, continuous monitoring, and invite-only researcher workflows through CertiK Hunt.
  • CertiK productized AI Auditor and Chain Scan from 2026 incident data and Besu testing.

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Benefits

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

401(k) plan with company matching

Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance

HSA (with high deductible plan)

FSA

Flexible paid time off

Holidays

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-3%
CoinCodex
Oct 13th, 2026
Moore Hong Kong and CertiK sign MOU to coordinate Web3 security, risk and assurance services.

Moore Hong Kong and CertiK sign MOU to coordinate Web3 security, risk and assurance services. Moore Hong Kong and CertiK sign an MOU to explore integrated on-chain security, off-chain risk management and assurance services for Web3 and digital assets. Table of contents. * What the agreement covers * Why off-chain evidence matters * Executives on the partnership * The wider backdrop Moore Hong Kong and CertiK have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore coordinated services for companies in the Web3 and digital-asset sector. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, will contribute its blockchain and on-chain security capabilities. Moore Hong Kong, a professional-services firm, will contribute expertise in technology risk, corporate governance, assurance and institutional risk management. The firms aim to help clients take a more integrated approach to risks spanning blockchain technology and off-chain operational, governance and assurance considerations. The proposed collaboration brings together technical security expertise and professional risk-management capabilities, with the scope of each engagement dependent on individual client requirements. What the agreement covers. The MOU is a framework for exploring joint opportunities, not a product launch. The areas identified in the announcement include blockchain-security considerations, technology and cyber risk, governance and control frameworks, operational resilience, assurance readiness and risk-management practices. No fixed service package has been announced. Scope and deliverables will be set out in separate engagement terms, and any work will be subject to applicable professional, legal and regulatory requirements. The intended clients include Web3-native businesses, other participants in the digital-asset ecosystem and institutions pursuing opportunities involving blockchain technology. Why off-chain evidence matters. Kenneth Ma, Transaction Services Managing Director at Moore Hong Kong, said Hong Kong's framework for virtual assets, stablecoins and tokenisation is developing quickly, and operators increasingly need to demonstrate what happens off-chain as well as on-chain. "Hong Kong's framework for virtual assets, stablecoins and tokenization is developing quickly, and operators increasingly have to prove what happens off the chain as well as on it. A clean smart contract audit is only half the evidence. Regulators, banks and investors also expect sound custody and key-management controls, effective AML screening and a credible path to licensing. With CertiK securing the on-chain side and Moore Hong Kong providing off-chain assurance, clients can address both in one coordinated engagement, instead of managing separate providers." These considerations extend beyond smart-contract code. Custody and key-management controls concern how digital assets are held and how the keys authorising transactions are protected. Anti-money-laundering (AML) screening involves checking customers and transactions for potential risks, while licensing considerations depend on the regulatory requirements applicable to an operator and its activities. The proposed collaboration is intended to help clients address these different considerations through a more coordinated approach. The specific services and deliverables will depend on the requirements and scope of each engagement. Executives on the partnership. Kevin Lau, Director of IT & Cybersecurity at Moore Hong Kong, said organisations need to address more than technical vulnerabilities alone. "As the Web3 and digital-asset ecosystem continues to mature, organisations need to address more than technical vulnerabilities alone. Sustainable trust requires security to be supported by sound governance, robust risk management and credible assurance. Through our collaboration with CertiK, Moore Hong Kong is well positioned to help clients take a more integrated approach to managing on-chain and off-chain risks, strengthening resilience and confidence as they innovate and grow." Esme Pau, Head of Capital Markets and Policy at CertiK, said the partnership reflects the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to risk management. "Together, we are offering something the market has been waiting for: a single, coordinated engagement covering both on-chain and off-chain risk in one integrated scope. That is why I am particularly proud of what CertiK and Moore are building together. This is a recognition that Web3's future depends on trust - and trust requires rigorous, comprehensive risk management from every angle." The wider backdrop. The announcement identifies interconnected challenges for organisations in the Web3, digital-asset and tokenisation sectors, including technical resilience, blockchain and smart-contract security, governance, control frameworks, operational risk and stakeholder confidence. The firms said these issues need to be considered together rather than as isolated workstreams. The collaboration brings together the firms' respective areas of expertise. According to its company description, CertiK offers full-lifecycle risk-management services, including blockchain infrastructure assessments, smart-contract audits, formal verification, penetration testing, custody architecture reviews, system performance evaluation and compliance support. Moore Hong Kong provides professional services across areas including technology and cyber risk, governance, assurance, transaction services and business transformation.

Crypto News
Oct 7th, 2026
CertiK unveils brand upgrade at TOKEN2049 Singapore, expanding Trust Infrastructure for the Digital Economy.

CertiK unveils brand upgrade at TOKEN2049 Singapore, expanding Trust Infrastructure for the Digital Economy. Disclaimer: This is a paid press release. Crypto-News.net does not endorse and is not responsible for the content, accuracy, quality, advertising, products, or other materials on this page. Readers should conduct their own research before taking any actions related to the company or news featured on this page. Crypto-News.net is not responsible, directly or indirectly, for any damage or loss caused by the use of or reliance on any content, goods, or services mentioned in the press release. Singapore, Singapore, October 7th, 2026, Chainwire CertiK announced its brand upgrade at TOKEN2049 Singapore, where Chief Business Officer Jason Jiang unveiled the company's next chapter as "The Trust Layer for Digital Value." The upgrade reflects CertiK's broader mission of "Building the Trust Infrastructure for the Digital Economy." CertiK began with smart contract auditing and grew into the largest Web3 security services provider. The new positioning builds on that foundation, reflecting the company's expansion into security and risk management for financial institutions, regulators, and enterprises across the digital asset ecosystem. "Digital assets are changing how value moves. Institutions offering digital asset services and the regulators overseeing them need security, compliance, and risk visibility to work together," said Jason Jiang, Chief Business Officer at CertiK. "Our brand upgrade reflects how CertiK has evolved to support those needs, and our ambition to serve as the trust layer for digital value." The broader positioning is supported by a portfolio of products and expert services. CertiK's products include Skynet, CertiK Compliance, CertiK Supervision, and CertiK AI Auditor, supporting continuous security monitoring, compliance risk management, regulatory oversight, and AI-assisted code review. Its services include Smart Contract Audit, Expert Formal Verification, Penetration Testing, Proof of Reserves, and Validator Services. Together, CertiK's products and services help clients assess the security of their systems and maintain visibility into digital asset risks. CertiK also contributes technical expertise to digital asset policy development in jurisdictions including the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore, and the UAE. Its work with regulatory authorities and businesses with compliance requirements connects technical security assessments with the demands of regulated digital asset markets. Founded in 2017 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK brings a foundation in formal verification to this expanded role. The company has served more than 5,500 clients across over 150 countries and regions, identified more than 119,000 code vulnerabilities, and helped secure over $600 billion in digital assets. The brand upgrade sets the direction for CertiK's next stage of growth, bringing its security heritage to the broader digital economy. By serving both the organizations building digital asset systems and the authorities overseeing them, CertiK is advancing its mission of "Building the Trust Infrastructure for the Digital Economy." About CertiK CertiK is the largest Web3 security services provider, applying academic-grade technical rigor to address the security challenges facing Web3 ecosystems. The company offers full-lifecycle risk management solutions, including blockchain infrastructure assessments, smart contract audits, formal verification, penetration testing, custody architecture reviews, system performance evaluation and compliance support. To date, CertiK has worked with more than 5,500 enterprise clients and contributed to digital asset regulation across multiple jurisdictions. Contact. Elisa Yiting Xu CertiK [email protected] Chainwire is a pioneering press release distribution platform tailored for the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries. Specializing in targeted content dissemination, Chainwire connects innovative projects with a global audience of crypto enthusiasts, investors, and industry professionals. With guaranteed publication on leading crypto news sites and real-time analytics, Chainwire empowers companies to amplify their brand presence and reach within the Web3 ecosystem.

The Digital Track
Sep 24th, 2026
CertiK partners with Linux Foundation's Decentralized Trust on blockchain security.

CertiK partners with Linux Foundation's Decentralized Trust on blockchain security. September 24, 2026 Crypto Economy general Positive Web3 cybersecurity leader CertiK has officially joined LF Decentralized Trust (LFDT), the Linux Foundation's open-source initiative dedicated to advancing decentralized ecosystems, marking a significant step in mainstreaming blockchain security standards across the technology industry. CertiK, widely recognized for its smart contract audits and on-chain security monitoring across hundreds of blockchain protocols, now gains access to LFDT's collaborative framework alongside enterprise contributors working on Hyperledger and other foundational decentralized infrastructure projects. This partnership arrives at a time when blockchain exploit losses continue to pressure the DeFi and Web3 sectors, making institutionally credible security partnerships a top priority for developers, DAOs, and protocol treasuries seeking smart contract audit services. By aligning with the Linux Foundation's open-source governance model, CertiK strengthens its position as a bridge between traditional software security norms and emerging decentralized trust frameworks - a combination increasingly demanded by institutional investors evaluating blockchain project risk. The collaboration could influence how Web3 security best practices are codified across LFDT member organizations, potentially setting new audit benchmarks for DeFi protocols and enterprise blockchain deployments. Developers, protocol founders, and compliance-focused investors should monitor CertiK's upcoming contributions to LFDT working groups, any joint security framework publications, and whether this alliance accelerates adoption of standardized blockchain audit requirements across the wider industry. Web3 cybersecurity and audit firm CertiK joins LF Decentralized Trust (LFDT), the Linux Foundation's open-source initiative focused on decentralized ecosystems.

Crypto-Economy
Sep 24th, 2026
CertiK partners with Linux Foundation's Decentralized Trust on blockchain security.

CertiK partners with Linux Foundation's Decentralized Trust on blockchain security. * C. Monasterio * Published: September 24, 2026 * 6:01 pm * Updated: September 24, 2026 * 6:01 pm Table of Contents Web3 cybersecurity and audit firm CertiK joins LF Decentralized Trust (LFDT), the Linux Foundation's open-source initiative focused on decentralized ecosystems. Ronghui Gu, CEO and co-founder of CertiK, and Daniela Barbosa, executive director of LFDT, stated that the company will contribute technical research, formal verification, and audit expertise directly to the institutional-grade decentralized projects and infrastructure managed by the foundation. This collaboration reflects a tightening global regulatory landscape where anti-money laundering (AML) controls and smart contract audits have become essential requirements for operating with digital assets. By integrating into LFDT's working groups - which encompass initiatives like the Ethereum Besu client and collaborate alongside traditional financial and tech institutions - CertiK shifts vulnerability prevention from early design stages straight into the core architecture of enterprise decentralized technology. Through this strategic addition, they aim to ensure that finance, banking networks, and supply chains run on fully audited code that remains resilient against cyber threats. Disclaimer: Crypto Economy Flash News stories are prepared from official and public sources verified by its editorial team. Their purpose is to provide prompt reporting on relevant developments across the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. This information does not constitute financial advice or investment recommendations. Crypto Economy recommend always verifying each project's official channels before making related decisions.

Business Wire
Sep 16th, 2026
Blockchain Security Firm CertiK Announces $24M Series B+ Led by Tiger Global

CertiK today announces $24 million Series B+ funding round. This follows on the heels of the $37M Series B announced in July.

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