Trail of Bits Careers

Role

Trail of Bits seeks a Security Engineer II, Blockchain to join our growing team that is shaping the future of blockchain security. We review blockchain code and smart contracts for security vulnerabilities. We provide strategic advice to our customers, helping them to build more robust software in the long term, and to improve their project’s maturity.

We build custom tools like Slither, Echidna, and Medusa, among the first blockchain security tools used in practice on real code. We provide our engineers with ample opportunity to build and experiment with new tools between project engagements. Join us to make a career-defining contribution.You will be at the forefront of blockchain security research. You will review blockchain applications for security vulnerabilities using both manual analysis and automated tools. You will leverage your Solidity experience to review blockchain off-chain code or infrastructure, and smart contracts written in such languages. Other practitioners at Trail of Bits and within the industry will come to rely on your work, and you will make a name for yourself in a nascent discipline.

What You’ll Achieve

• Code Review: Work directly with leading teams in the blockchain industry to review their code and help secure their products.
• Problem Solving: Design and implement solutions for difficult engineering and research problems. Provide expert guidance and innovative strategies to address and mitigate security vulnerabilities in client’s blockchain implementations.
• Tool Maintenance and Improvement: Collaborate with teammates to maintain and continually improve our existing blockchain security tools using modern software engineering practices. Contribute to developing and enhancing open-source tools that Trail of Bits has developed, ensuring they remain cutting-edge and effective in the evolving blockchain landscape.
• Research and Innovation: Push the boundaries of the industry through research and tooling, contributing to advancing blockchain security practices. Identify emerging threats and develop proactive solutions to address them, position Trail of Bits as a leader in blockchain security.

What You’ll Bring

• Blockchain Security Engineering Experience: Extensive experience as a blockchain security engineer, with a deep understanding of Solidity security and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), including familiarity with Ethereum Yellow Paper.
• Proficiency in Solidity: Multiple years working in Solidity, identifying and reporting vulnerabilities, including but not limited to reentrancy, integer overflows/underflows, front-running, and other common Solidity-specific issues.
• Altchains and off-chain Experience: Altchains and off-chain Experience: Experience with at least one alternative blockchain platform such as Cosmos, Starknet, Substrate, and Solana, and a background in reviewing off-chain components and nodes (in Go or Rust), with a particular emphasis on L1/L2, consensus, VM, and network components.
• Automated Testing Proficiency. Experience working with fuzzers, CodeQL, or Semgrep, including building harness, writing linting rules, and applying the tools on large codebases
• Technical Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong emphasis on engaging with customers, writing technical blog posts, and delivering presentations to the technical community.

Reporting Manager: Engineering Director, Blockchain

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Role

Trail of Bits’ Technical Marketing team seeks a Technical Content Manager who excels in creating high-quality, technical software security content that resonates with key technical decision-makers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in developing quality and consistent content across multiple platforms and a solid understanding of one or more of the following:AI/ML, application security, blockchain, cryptography, or open-source security research.

Our team is deeply embedded in the cybersecurity community, producing and sharing cutting-edge research as an integral part of our work. We are committed to open-source collaboration, and when we make discoveries or advancements, we strive to share our insights broadly.

In this role, you will work closely with security engineers and the marketing team to effectively communicate Trail of Bits' offerings. Your exceptional copywriting, editing, and content strategy skills will be key in driving our content marketing initiatives and maintaining the voice of Trail of Bits across various channels.

What You’ll Achieve

• Content Creation and SEO: Create and guide high-quality, technical content that appeals to key technical decision-makers. Strong experience in search engine optimization for niche terms.
• Technical Proficiency: Quickly grasp the technical nuances of Trail of Bits' services. Be Familiar with web3, AI/ML, cryptography, and application security.
• Multi-Channel Marketing: Experience across various channels, including social media, webinars, sales documentation, content syndication, and email marketing.
• Company Voice: Understand, codify, and embody the Trail of Bits voice externally.
• Strategic Content Development: Craft, reuse and optimize engaging content across multiple platforms, including newsletters, websites, blogs, podcasts, social media, white papers, and sales documentation, driving audience growth and conversion rates.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams across our Assurance, Technical Editing, Sales, and Engineering departments to gather information and develop content supporting company initiatives, service launches, and thought leadership.
• Industry Knowledge and Continuous Learning: Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and evolving content formats to continually enhance content marketing initiatives.
• Content Optimization: Content repurposing to maximize the value and reach of each piece of content, especially for high-performing content.
• Content Strategy and Planning: Work with the marketing team to identify content needs, updates, and revisions to develop a workable content roadmap.
• Conversion-driven Content: Ensure content is aligned with the buyer’s journey and addresses the needs of various personas and stages of the sales funnel.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated proficiency in creating technical content that resonates with target audiences across various platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, ensuring clarity, engagement, and precision in all content produced.
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity topics with the ability to create content that is both technically accurate and accessible to diverse audiences
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ensure all content is polished, error-free, and aligned with brand standards.
• Highly creative with experience in crafting content that engages, informs, and motivates varying audiences.
• Strong team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
• Ability to develop original content.

Reporting Manager: Technical Marketing Manager

The base salary for this full-time position ranges from $100,000 to $150,000, excluding benefits and potential bonuses. Various factors influence our salary ranges, including the specific role, level of seniority, geographic location, and the nature of the employment contract. An individual's specific work location, unique skills, experience, and relevant educational background will determine the final offer within this range. The presented salary range encompasses the starting salaries for all U.S. locations. For a precise salary estimate tailored to your preferred location, please discuss it with your recruiter during the hiring process.

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