Blockchain Security Expert Intern - AI Track

About the role

This role focuses on developing intelligent AI agents powered by large language models to enhance blockchain security audit tools. The intern will work with the security team to bridge academic research with practical applications by designing and fine-tuning LLM-driven agents for vulnerability identification. The position involves research and experimentation to improve threat detection and risk assessment within the company's security audit platform.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our blockchain security team to design and implement a large language model (LLM)-based AI agent for security audit tools.
• Experiment with novel AI techniques to enhance threat detection and risk assessment in blockchain environments.
• Assist in transforming cutting-edge research on AI agents into practical, scalable security auditing solutions.
• Continuously research emerging trends in LLMs, AI agent architectures, and cybersecurity, and proactively propose improvements.

Required skills

• LLM architectures
• Python
• Deep learning
• PyTorch
• TensorFlow
• Machine learning
• Natural language processing
• Cybersecurity

Nice to have

• AI agents
• Automated security analysis
• Security audit methodologies
• Vulnerability assessment
• Solidity
• Ethereum

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, or a related field

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• HSA
• FSA
• Flexible paid time off
• Holidays

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. The company applies cutting-edge innovations from academia into enterprise to enable mission-critical applications to be built with security and correctness.