Certora is the security assurance partner trusted by the most advanced teams in Web3. Founded in 2018 by pioneers in programming languages and formal methods, Certora helps leading protocols like Lido, Aave, Uniswap, and Compound secure billions in value with confidence.

But we’re not just another auditor. We’re a full-stack security assurance platform, combining best-in-class formal verification tools with expert advisory services, delivered on time and with zero compromise. Whether you’re launching a new protocol, upgrading core infrastructure, or securing a DeFi primitive, Certora doesn’t just look for vulnerabilities. We help you prove correctness, accelerate your development speed, and embed safety into your design from day one.

With Certora, you get:

- Proven, scalable tooling for checking real deployed code

- A deep partnership model with on-demand support

- Fast, responsive execution that helps you go-to-market faster

For us, security isn’t a checklist, it’s a continuous process. Certora is the most comprehensive and trusted platform to ensure your platform is protected, even under adversarial conditions. From testnet to mainnet, we’re with you.

We are looking for brilliant security researchers who care about evangelizing formal verification to secure code and can find logical mistakes in high-level programs.

1. Web3 security understanding at all levels

2. Prevent mind blowing bugs in Solidity and Rust smart contracts, saving billions of dollars for our DeFi clients and their clients.

3. Mathematically prove interesting properties of low-level code using state-of-the-art technology, including the Certora Prover and other products.

4. Find live bugs in DeFi code and report via responsible disclosure

5. Be updated with the latest web3 security trends and hacks

Must-Have Requirements

• An undergraduate degree in exact science from a strong university

• The ability to quickly understand intricate programs 

• Mathematical thinking

• High integrity

Significant Advantage

• Cyber experience

• Code security 

• Deep understanding in Blockchain technology (EVM/SolanaVM) & DeFi 

• Two years of experience in smart contract auditing or code vulnerability research 

• Rust or Solidity understanding

• Experience with testing framework such Foundry, Hardhat, FV tools

• Ability to write technical reports and blogs

• Participation in CTF’s/audit contests/bug bounties programs 

• Communication skills

• Managerial skills

• Graduate degree 

• A European time zone or Eastern US is preferable

Certora People

We are Customer Centric, when we commit, the customer knows we will deliver in a quality and timely manner.

We Move Fast - we’re looking for people with a bias for action and a sense of urgency to achieve quick results while we also Break Nothing – we have high-quality standards, we are looking for people who are professional and hold themselves accountable.

We win as a Team – our teams are distributed around the world. We understand our individual roles and commit to the team's goals. 

We have a positive “can do” attitude. We support each other and are encouraged to ask for help and advice. We enable people to grow by clarifying expectations and giving candid feedback and on-the-job development opportunities. We welcome collaboration both internally and externally for outstanding delivery.

We are Pioneers in DeFi security. We are one of the best companies to help developers and security researchers secure Web3, but we try to stay humble and are always eager to learn more.

Why join Certora?

Certora provides you a wonderful opportunity to:

• Work on cutting-edge technology and challenging problems at the forefront of Web3 applications and technologies

• Contribute to securing the web3 ecosystem with the leading provider of end-to-end security for blockchain-based applications 

• Experience a friendly creative start-up environment with top talent in the domain

• Work in a fast-paced and supportive culture: we move fast and break nothing!

• Enjoy flexible work (remote / hybrid)

• Get competitive compensation & benefits (including equity)