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Protocol Security Researcher

Research Ethereum protocol security to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities

Conduct in-depth research on Ethereum protocol security to identify potential vulnerabilities and attack vectors. Develop mitigation strategies and contribute to the long-term security, decentralization, and resilience of the Ethereum network. Collaborate with EF teams and external researchers to strengthen protocol defenses through rigorous analysis and peer review.

Why This Role?

Direct contribution to Ethereum's long-term security and resilience as a core protocol researcher

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze Ethereum protocol specifications for potential security weaknesses
  • Identify and model attack vectors targeting consensus, execution, or networking layers
  • Develop and propose mitigations for discovered vulnerabilities
  • Collaborate with EF researchers and external auditors on security assessments
  • Contribute to security-focused Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs)
  • Participate in protocol design reviews with a security-first mindset

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of Ethereum protocol architecture
  • Experience in cryptographic protocol analysis
  • Knowledge of consensus mechanisms and network security
  • Ability to reason about adversarial behavior in decentralized systems
  • Familiarity with formal verification or security modeling techniques
  • Strong research and analytical skills applied to blockchain systems

Required Skills

blockchainsecurityresearchethereumprotocol analysiscryptographyconsensus mechanismsvulnerability assessmentsecurity researchblockchain architecture

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Flexible — work your own hours
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View Original Description from Workew

Original description from Workew

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum. Our mission is to help Ethereum remain secure, decentralized, and resilient over the long term…

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Source
Workew
Job Type
full time
Location
Remote · Zug, Switzerland
Category
Seniority
senior
PostedFreshNew & verified
Aug 11, 2026

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Is Protocol Security Researcher at Ethereum Foundation a remote job?
Yes. Protocol Security Researcher at Ethereum Foundation is a fully remote role open to candidates worldwide.
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This is a full time position.
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