Rust Jobs for Rustaceans

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement security and defense-in-depth controls to prevent and limit vulnerabilities.
• Conduct advanced security research on Solana and other Rust-based smart contract platforms.
• Work closely with core contributors to perform in-depth internal security audits.
• Manage and oversee external security audits in collaboration with top-tier third-party firms.
• Lead and optimize bug bounty programs to identify and resolve security threats.
• Effectively communicate security risks and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Uphold the highest standards of integrity, trust, and professionalism in all security practices.

Requirements:

• Educational background in Computer Science, Information Security, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience related to complex distributed systems, either on the design, implementation or testing side
• Familiarity with modern infrastructure tools and testing approaches
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, to clearly convey complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Previous auditing experience
• Experience working with fuzzing tools in Rust 
• Rigorous testing standards.
• Demonstrated capacity to clearly and concisely communicate about complex technical, architectural, and/or organizational problems and propose thorough iterative solutions.
• Proficient in English, sufficient for success in a remote and asynchronous work environment
• Effective communication skills: regularly achieves consensus with peers, and clear status updates.
• An inclination towards communication, inclusion, and visibility.
• Self-motivated and self-managing, with excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote work environment.
• A positive and solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with at least one or more Rust-based smart contract platforms, including Solana, Cosmwasm, NEAR (strong preference to pre-existing Solana experience).