About the company
Founded in 2018 by professors of Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, utilizing best-in-class AI technology to secure and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. CertiKās mission is to secure the cyber world. Starting with blockchain, CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia into enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to be built with security and correctness. CertiK is one of the fastest growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security and has become a true market leader. To date, we have collectively worked with over 1800 enterprise clients, helped secure over $310 billion worth of digital assets, and detected over 31,000 vulnerabilities in blockchain code. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Binance Smart Chain, Terra, Yearn, and Chiliz. CertiK just raised over $140 million and backed by Coatue, Tiger Global, Sequoia, and Hillhouse Capital.
Job Summary
Responsibilities
šCollaborate with our blockchain security team to design and implement a large language model (LLM)-based AI agent for security audit tools. šExperiment with novel AI techniques to enhance threat detection and risk assessment in blockchain environments. šAssist in transforming cutting-edge research on AI agents into practical, scalable security auditing solutions. šContinuously research emerging trends in LLMs, AI agent architectures, and cybersecurity, and proactively propose improvements.
Requirements
šCurrently pursuing or recently completed a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field, with a strong emphasis on machine learning, natural language processing, and/or cybersecurity. šDeep understanding of LLM architectures (e.g., transformers) and hands-on experience in training or fine-tuning such models. šProficiency in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch or TensorFlow). šBasic familiarity with blockchain technology and smart contract development is a plus. šExcellent analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative startup environment. šStrong written and verbal communication skills in English.
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