Web3 Business Development

Remote

About the role

About the Company

Born from groundbreaking research at Columbia University and Yale University, CertiK is a leading Web3 security company focused on securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and decentralized applications through cutting-edge security research, formal verification, and AI-powered technology. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in New York City, CertiK provides end-to-end security solutions including smart contract audits, penetration testing, on-chain monitoring, incident response, and compliance services for some of the largest projects in the digital asset ecosystem.

Today, CertiK supports thousands of enterprise clients and Web3 projects globally, with a distributed international team spanning North America, Asia, and Europe. The company is backed by leading investors including Coatue, Goldman Sachs, Insight Partners, and Sequoia Capital, and has been recognized by organizations such as the World Economic Forum and CB Insights for its contributions to blockchain security innovation.

About This Role

We’re looking for a passionate and proactive Business Development professional to help expand CertiK’s presence in the Web3 ecosystem. You’ll connect with founders and decision makers, identify new business opportunities, build lasting relationships, and drive deals from initial conversations to closing. We value people who take initiative, stay curious, and are eager to learn and grow alongside our global team.

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Responsibilities

  • Research and open new Web3 projects across DeFi, infrastructure, L1/L2 ecosystems and exchanges.

  • Reach decision makers such as founders, CTOs and heads of security.

  • Drive deals from first contact to signed contract.

  • Build partnerships and referral channels with projects, VCs, launchpads and ecosystems

  • Stay on top of market trends and developments, identify new business opportunities, and translate market insights into actionable feedback.

Requirements

  • Has experience in business development, sales, partnerships or consulting

  • Web3 native, or a fast learner who can show how you got up to speed on something new

  • Self-motivated, hard-working and responsive

  • Fluent in English

  • Based in US

Nice to Have

  • An existing network among Web3 founders, VCs, launchpads or exchanges

  • Technical curiosity about smart contracts, DeFi mechanics and security

  • Experience in a startup or in a role with a commission component

What We Offer

  • Base salary plus uncapped commission

  • A security engineer mentor and support from senior BDs from day one

  • Fully remote work with a global team across North America, Asia and Europe

\n Target annual base salary for this role performed in the US is $50,000 - $90,000. The exact compensation at which this job is filled will be determined by the skills and experience of qualified candidates.

About CertiK

CertiK is a pioneer in blockchain security, leveraging best-in-class AI technology to protect and monitor blockchain protocols and smart contracts. Founded in 2018 by professors from Yale University and Columbia University, CertiK’s mission is to secure the Web3 world. CertiK applies cutting-edge innovations from academia to enterprise, enabling mission-critical applications to scale with safety and correctness.

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Job details

Salary

$50,000 - $90,000

Location

Remote

Company

NameCertiK
IndustryCrypto
Team Size3

Funding

Total raised

$296M

Last stage

Series B

Investors

Tiger Global Management
SoftBank Vision Fund
Goldman Sachs
Sequoia Capital
Insight Partners

Founders

RG

Ronghui Gu

Co-Founder & CEO

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Zhong Shao

Zhong Shao

Co-Founder

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.