About the Company

One of the fastest-growing and most trusted companies in blockchain security, CertiK is a true market leader. To date, CertiK has worked with over 4,798 clients, secured over $597 billion worth of digital assets, and has monitored over 17,000 projects. Our clients include leading projects such as Aave, Polygon, Yearn, and Chiliz.

Investors = Insight Partners, Sequoia, Tiger Global, Coatue Management, Lightspeed, Advent International, SoftBank, Hillhouse Capital, Goldman Sachs, Shunwei Capital, IDG Capital, Wing, Legend Star, Danhua Capital and other investors.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Solidity Compiler Frontend Engineer to join our team working on cutting-edge blockchain compiler infrastructure and formal verification tools. You will participate in developing and optimizing the frontend components of Solidity compilation pipelines, with a focus on static analysis, type checking, and integration with formal verification systems.

Responsibilities

Design and implement frontend components for the Solidity compiler, including lexical analysis, parsing, AST generation, and semantic analysis.
Optimize compiler performance and improve error reporting and diagnostics.
Develop integration layers between the Solidity compiler and formal verification tools.
Contribute to the evolution of Solidity language features and specification.
Collaborate with security researchers to implement static analysis and security checks.
Maintain and improve existing compiler infrastructure and tooling.

Requirements

3+ years of professional experience in Solidity compiler development or related compiler projects (e.g., EVM-based languages, smart contract compilers)
Strong proficiency in Java with deep understanding of Java based compiler development and optimization
Solid foundation in compiler theory, including parsing techniques, type systems, and intermediate representations
Experience with formal methods or formal verification tools (e.g., SMT solvers, theorem provers, or verification frameworks)
Strong understanding of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) and smart contract execution models
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with LLVM or similar compiler infrastructure
Knowledge of programming language semantics and type theory
Contributions to open-source compiler projects
Experience with Solidity or other blockchain programming languages

What We Offer

Opportunity to shape the national conversation on blockchain and security.
Collaborate with industry-leading security researchers, technologists, and global institutions.
Flexible work environment and mission-driven culture.

Compensation: If the role is performed in the US, the target annual compensation is $140,000 - $220,000. The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.