Are you passionate about securing decentralised systems and deeply familiar with smart contracts on Ethereum and other EVM chains? Sigma Prime is seeking a Senior Solidity Security Engineer to join our team, where you will focus on reviewing and assessing the security of blockchain projects built with Solidity.
Sigma Prime is a leading blockchain and security research firm dedicated to building a secure and decentralized world. Since 2015, we have worked closely with industry leaders in the blockchain space, providing top-tier security reviews, design consultancy, and development services.
Our work spans across various blockchain technologies, but Ethereum has been a key focus, especially with our flagship project, Lighthouse, a prominent Ethereum consensus client. Our security practice covers smart contracts, zero-knowledge systems, Layer 1 & Layer 2 protocols, and beyond, working on some of the most advanced blockchain projects in the space.
At Sigma Prime, we value diversity and aim to create a collaborative, inclusive environment where all team members feel supported and empowered.
As a Senior Solidity Security Engineer at Sigma Prime, you'll be responsible for conducting comprehensive security assessments of Solidity-based smart contracts. We’re looking for a seasoned security expert who can identify vulnerabilities, provide detailed risk assessments and recommendations, and collaborate with development teams to improve their security posture.
- Perform security audits on Solidity-based smart contracts.
- Conduct manual source code reviews to identify vulnerabilities in large Solidity codebases.
- Develop automated tooling and scripts to assist in security testing.
- Collaborate with development teams to guide best practices in secure smart contract development.
- Provide detailed, actionable audit reports and recommendations.
- Stay up to date with the latest security vulnerabilities and trends in Ethereum and Solidity.
- Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of Sigma Prime’s security assessment processes.
- Extensive experience with Solidity and Ethereum smart contract development.
- Proven track record in conducting security reviews or vulnerability assessments on Solidity codebases.
- Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities in smart contracts (e.g., reentrancy, integer overflow, access control issues).
- Familiarity with Ethereum-based decentralized systems and blockchain protocols.
- Experience with blockchain security tools (e.g., Slither, Certora prover, Foundry, Echidna) and manual code review.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication skills, including the ability to write clear and comprehensive security reports.
The ideal candidate would be an experienced security assessor and a passionate advocate of the Solidity programming language. We are seeking someone who is enthusiastic about contributing to the security of software at the heart of prominent Blockchain projects.
- Prior experience in security roles related to blockchain or Ethereum.
- Knowledge of cryptography and its application in smart contracts.
- Active participation in the blockchain community or contributions to open-source security projects.
The position offers the flexibility of remote work or a local presence in Sydney, NSW, Australia. While our headquarters are based in Sydney, remote team members are valued members of our collaborative environment.
If you're ready to join our team and contribute to securing the future of blockchain technology, please fill out our application form here. Alternatively, you can email your application to [email protected].
At Sigma Prime, we celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.