Blockchain Security Lead

Mintlayer
Abu Dhabi
Full timeFunction: Administration & Executive AssistanceExperience: 5+ yearsSkills: ["Threat modeling","Security auditing","Bug bounty program management","Risk management","Security communication"]

Own protocol-level security for Mintlayer’s core stack (including ZK Thunder, the DEX, and Fast Bridge) by running internal security audits, coordinating external audit firms, and setting security gates for every major release. Build and operate the Mintlayer bug bounty program, maintain the public security disclosure history, publish security advisories, and develop the full protocol threat model. Ideal for a Rust-focused blockchain security expert with a CVE/audit track record.

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Mintlayer
Mintlayer
1 month ago

Blockchain Security Lead

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Job Summary

Own protocol-level security for Mintlayer’s core stack (including ZK Thunder, the DEX, and Fast Bridge) by running internal security audits, coordinating external audit firms, and setting security gates for every major release. Build and operate the Mintlayer bug bounty program, maintain the public security disclosure history, publish security advisories, and develop the full protocol threat model. Ideal for a Rust-focused blockchain security expert with a CVE/audit track record.
Location: Abu Dhabi
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Administration & Executive Assistance
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Own protocol-level security across Mintlayer core, ZK Thunder, DEX, and Fast Bridge.
  • •Lead internal security audits for major protocol changes before mainnet deployment.
  • •Manage external audit firms including scoping, timeline management, and remediation.
  • •Design and operate the Mintlayer bug bounty program and define release security gates.
  • •Publish security advisories and maintain the protocol’s public security disclosure history.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Health InsuranceGym MembershipRelocation SupportRemote Work

Key Requirements

  • •5+ years in blockchain security, smart contract auditing, or protocol security research.
  • •Experience auditing Rust-based blockchain code.
  • •A track record of CVE publication and/or public audit contributions is preferred.
  • •Strong understanding of attack vectors such as re-entrancy, front-running, bridge exploits, and consensus attacks.
  • •Ability to build and maintain protocol threat models across a full blockchain stack.
Experience:5+ yearsBlockchainSmart contractsProtocol security
Skills:Threat modelingSecurity auditingBug bounty program managementRisk managementSecurity communication
Tech Stack:RustBug bountyCVEZK ThunderDEXFast Bridge

Company Brief

Mintlayer
Develops a Bitcoin-focused blockchain protocol designed to enable decentralized finance applications, tokenization, and interoperability. The platform aims to combine Bitcoin’s security with smart-contract functionality for developers and users.
Industry: Blockchain & Web3
Headquarters: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
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