Compiler Security Engineer

About Vyper

Vyper is a security-first smart contract programming language for the Ethereum ecosystem. Since 2017, it has been developed by a small team of core contributors and is trusted by leading DeFi protocols handling billions of dollars in value. Vyper’s design emphasizes simplicity, auditability, and safety, making it a critical part of Ethereum’s infrastructure.

We’re now expanding the core team and are looking for engineers who are excited about compilers, programming languages, and secure systems.

🔹 Compiler Security Engineer

What you’ll do

• Analyze the Vyper compiler for vulnerabilities and contribute to secure design.

• Support external audits in collaboration with partners such as ChainSecurity.

• Blend compiler engineering with applied security research.

• Contribute to compiler development between audit cycles.

What we’re looking for

• Strong systems programming background, ideally with experience in compilers/interpreters.

• Interest or experience in security (reverse engineering, auditing, testing, formal methods).

• Curiosity and adaptability, ability to learn new languages, virtual machines, and ecosystems.

• Previous blockchain/security experience is helpful but not required.

Why Join Vyper?

• Join a small, highly technical team where your contributions have immediate impact.

• Collaborate with leading researchers, auditors, and Ethereum ecosystem teams.

• Fully remote, flexible, and open-source.