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Solidity Compiler Frontend Engineer

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Designs and implements frontend components for the Solidity compiler, including parsing, AST generation, semantic analysis, and integration with formal verification tools; optimizes compiler performance and error reporting.

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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 diagnostics.
  • Develop integration layers between the Solidity compiler and formal verification tools.
  • Contribute to the evolution of Solidity language features and specification.
  • Collaborate with security researchers to implement static analysis and security checks.
  • Maintain and improve existing compiler infrastructure and tooling.

    • Requirements

  • 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

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with LLVM or similar compiler infrastructure
  • Knowledge of programming language semantics and type theory
  • Contributions to open-source compiler projects
  • Experience with Solidity or other blockchain programming languages

    • What We Offer

  • Opportunity to shape the national conversation on blockchain and security.
  • Collaborate with industry-leading security researchers, technologists, and global institutions.
  • Flexible work environment and mission-driven culture.

    • Skills

    ASTCompiler TheoryEVMFormal VerificationJavaLLVMParsingSMT SolversSolidityTheorem Provers

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