Smart Contract Expert Full Time

We are looking for a Smart Contract Expert for Rockaway Blockchain Fund – Venture Capital firm focused on the blockchain industry and digital assets. This position will be responsible for conducting technical due diligence and security audits of investment targets.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

TECHNICAL DUE DILLIGENCE & AUDIT

• Develop framework for technical due diligence of investment targets and implement it into the workflow of the fund
• Conduct technical due diligence of open-source protocols & investment targets (both yield generation and direct investments)
• Share best practices in secure software/smart contract development with portfolio companies
• Research technical capabilities and assess pros & cons of layer 1 and layer 2 protocols.
• Follow the blockchain industry, identify trends and segments to continuously improve the investment strategy.

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP & NETWORKING

• Establish and nurture network of IT security experts and white-hat hackers
• Periodically write articles and knowledge nuggets. Actively seek speaking opportunities at crypto conferences
• Build relationships with strategic fund partners and industry influencers.

OUR REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 out of 10 drive and sense of ownership.
• Experience and successful track record in smart contract development (minimum 2 years) or Tier 1 IT Security company (minimum 4 years).
• Ability to evaluate the impact of discovered vulnerabilities
• Ability to structure, analyze and synthesize complex problems.
• Ability to establish working relationships with IT security experts, industry leaders, founders and fund partners.
• Proficient English communication.
• Masters/PH. d. in Software Engineering or Computer Science with focus on IT security
• (Plus) Expertise in blockchain/ cryptocurrency investing.
• (Plus) Established network and relationships with VCs, blockchain companies, media and conferences.