Protocol Security Engineer

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Monad Foundation

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Blockchain • Fintech • Crypto

Monad Foundation is a cutting-edge blockchain company focused on developing the Monad protocol, which offers full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) compatibility with enhanced performance and scalability. It aims to redefine Layer 1 blockchains by enabling high transaction speeds, low fees, and significantly reduced hardware requirements, making it easier for developers to deploy decentralized applications. With initiatives like Monad Madness and Mach Accelerator, the foundation supports innovators in building the future of blockchain technology.

11 - 50 employees

💳 Fintech

₿ Crypto

📋 Description

• Protocol Improvement: contribute to Monad protocol improvement proposals emphasizing security considerations. • Security Controls: propose and implement security controls related to the Monad consensus and execution clients. • Bug Bounty: participate in triage and assist with patch reviews for remediations. • R&D: stay up to date with the latest EVM research and conduct your own analysis on the Monad protocol (block and transaction patterns, node resource consumption, hardening strategies, etc.). • Code Review and Testing: perform in house audits of consensus / execution client releases. Using both manual and automated methods such as code review, extending fuzzing suites, and static analysis. • Thought Leadership: be an advocate for Monad Foundation priorities when working with core protocol developers and validator operators. Share findings, reports, and practices with the broader Monad Ecosystem.

🎯 Requirements

• Base EVM Layer L1/L2 Expertise: experience reviewing consensus clients, execution clients, and related codebases. • Threat Prevention: through threat modeling, risk assessments, and secure design reviews. • Invariant / Property-Based Testing: proficient in using dynamic, symbolic, or formal methods. • C++ and Rust Proficiency: experience auditing Rust and C++ codebases; in L1 and L2 base layer components. • Proven Track Record: of finding critical vulnerabilities through auditing, bug bounties, or red teaming. Public write ups, CVEs, or contributions to protocol hardening. • Nice to Have: Tool Development: experience building or extending security focused tools (e.g. Slither detectors, static analyzers, etc.). Leadership and Mentoring: direct experience leading or coaching team members, guiding junior/intermediate teammates to senior levels.

🏖️ Benefits

• medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% coverage for employees) • generous paid time off • paid parental leave • 10 company-observed holidays