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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Blockchain Vulnerability Researcher - **Company:** The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory LLC - **Location:** Laurel, MS, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - $245,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Unix, Static Program Analysis, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Software Debugging, Linux, Blockchain, Reverse Engineering, Software Security, Information Technology, Ethereum, Solidity, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/blockchain-vulnerability-researcher-laurel-md--1ecbb615-3919-4939-ad8b-7a7dadfe6f5f ## About the Role * Have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or another field relevant to the duties as described above * A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience * Have knowledge and interest in blockchain, smart contracts, and crypto currency * Are skilled with software debuggers and static analysis tools such as Ghidra * Are proficient with one or more programming languages * Understand Unix/Linux operating systems * Love solving puzzles and have experience persevering through technical challenges * Hold an active TS/SCI clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI+Polygraph clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information; eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship. You'll go above and beyond our minimum requirements if you... * Previously held dynamic technical leadership roles and have demonstrated mentoring experience * Have experience with smart contract debugging and vulnerability detection to ensure code security before deployment * Have experience writing Solidity smart contracts and deploying to Ethereum and other EVM-compatible blockchains * Have expertise in agentic AI * Have knowledge of advanced vulnerability discovery tools * Possess an active TS/SCI clearance with full scope polygraph, Applied Physics, Blockchain, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Security, Contract Creation, Debugging Skills, Earned Value Management (EVM), Electrical Engineering, Emerging Technology, Ethereum, Full Scope Polygraph, Funding, Government, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Programming Languages, Proof of Concept, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Reverse Engineering, Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Debugging, Space Science, Static Analysis, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, Unix Operating Systems ## Description Are you a reverse engineer who is passionate about applying innovative approaches to automate vulnerability analysis? Are you a creative researcher who loves to imagine new solutions to complex problems? If so, we want you to join our elite team of reverse engineers at APL! Our team is growing and we need more blockchain experts. We strive to foster an innovative and collaborative team environment where engineers can hack the latest technologies to find and exploit vulnerabilities to solve the hardest national security challenges and have real-world impact. Our team specializes in software and hardware reverse engineering, vulnerability research, and developing proof-of-concept offensive cyber capabilities. As a member of our group, you will... * Reverse engineer mission-relevant systems and develop innovative exploits * Work with government sponsors and operators to build mission-aligned capabilities * Explore novel techniques for automating reverse engineering and exploit development * Propose groundbreaking ideas for internal and external funding opportunities * Mentor early-career teammates in the art and science of reverse engineering * Share knowledge by clearly articulating ideas through papers and presentations to team members, APL management, and government decision makers ## Related Videos - [Future-Proofing FinTech With Blockchain Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/808-future-proofing-fintech-with-blockchain-technology) - [SSO with Ethereum and Next JS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/288-sso-with-ethereum-and-next-js) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Blockchain, NFT and smart contracts for my application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/877-blockchain-nft-and-smart-contracts-for-my-application) - [Smart Contract fundamentals - My first DApp](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/52-smart-contract-fundamentals-my-first-dapp) ## Related Articles - [7 tips on how to become a blockchain developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/53-7-tips-on-how-to-become-a-blockchain-developer) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Why Blockchain? 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