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Solidity Compiler Frontend Engineer

Certik · US / Remote · Remote

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About Certik

CertiK, the largest Web3 security service provider, uses AI and formal verification to protect and monitor smart contracts and protocols, securing the Web3 ecosystem. Backed by Insight, Lightspeed and SoftBank VF.

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.

What they're looking for

  • 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
More about this role

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.

  • 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...

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