Senior Security Researcher, Hexagate

Chainalysis Careers
Tel Aviv Office, Tel Aviv Office
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to senior researchers with low-level R&D experience who thrive in agile, office-based teams focused on Web3 security and AI-driven products.

Best fit for

  • Experienced security researchers comfortable with rapid prototyping in AI and blockchain contexts.
    — “Design, implement and improve exploit detection models and frameworks
  • Technical leaders who can transition research concepts into production-grade solutions.
    — “developing new products, from design, through POC, to production
  • Polyglot engineers proficient in Python, Go, or Rust with a research mindset.
    — “Experience with Python, Go, or Rust

Things to consider

  • On-site work in Tel Aviv is mandatory despite AI-driven workflows.
    — “The position is office-based in Tel Aviv
  • AI fluency is a core performance metric, not just a tool.
    — “AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance

How to stand out

  • Highlight blockchain security projects or publications to validate domain expertise.
    — “Be an expert on bleeding-edge web3 technologies
  • Showcase LLM-powered tool building beyond basic prompt engineering.
    — “Experience with building agentic LLM-powered products
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · CompanyLevel · Senior

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What success looks like

  • successful product development
  • innovation in exploit detection
  • technical expertise
Typical background
researchsoftware developmentR&D

Skills & requirements

Required

Exploit DetectionWeb3 TechnologiesSoftware DevelopmentProblem-solvingAgile Development

Preferred

BlockchainPythonGoRustLlm-powered Products

Stack & domain

PythonGoRustAgentic WorkflowsWeb3Security ResearchAI

About the role

Original posting from Chainalysis Careers via Ashby

Hexagate (acquired by Chainalysis) is on a mission to make Web3 safe and secure for everyone. We’ve built a real time security platform that is securing billions of dollars, and protecting the largest companies in the space from being compromised by nation-state threat actors.

The Hexagate security team is a small team responsible for deep technical innovation, security research, and rapid AI-based business-facing products.

We are looking for a talented Researcher, who is excited about new and interesting technologies, and can push the organization forward by developing new products, from design, through POC, to production.

The position is office-based in Tel Aviv.

In this job, you'll:

  • Design, implement and improve exploit detection models and frameworks
  • Be an expert on bleeding-edge web3 technologies
  • Write excellent code and be an integral part of engineering efforts
  • Solve sophisticated technical problems and "make hard things work"
  • Work in a small, agile, fast-moving team that is best in class

We’re looking for candidates who have:

  • Proven experience in research in highly technical environments / low level R&D
  • Ability to excel in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing requirements
  • Previous experience in software development or R&D style teams

Nice to have experience:

  • Blockchain prior experience / interest
  • Experience with Python, Go, or Rust
  • Experience with classic data science / machine learning
  • Experience with building agentic LLM-powered products

Technologies we use:

  • Python
  • Go
  • Rust
  • Agentic workflows

AI at Chainalysis

AI is not a feature at Chainalysis - it is a new way of working. One that turns instructions into work done, and helps us move faster than the threats we're built to counter, and we expect our employees to take ownership of the output and ensure quality. As the world's most trusted blockchain analytics platform, Chainalysis sits at a rare intersection of proprietary data, regulatory relationships and crypto expertise that makes it uniquely placed to shape and lead the next era of AI-driven intelligence - and we expect everyone here, regardless of role, to be an active part of it.

AI fluency is tied directly to how we measure performance and how we plan to win. There is no substitute for your own curiosity. We provide the tools, workflows, and space to experiment - but the expectation is that you develop these capabilities yourself, bring ideas, and collaborate across teams to reinvent the way work gets done. We are not using AI to do less. We are using it to do what was never possible before.

About Chainalysis

Chainalysis is the blockchain data platform, making it easy to connect the movement of digital assets to real-world services. Powered by deep blockchain data and AI, organizations can investigate illicit activity, manage risk exposure, and develop innovative market solutions built on the industry's most trusted blockchain intelligence. Our mission is to build trust in blockchains, blending safety and security with an unwavering commitment to growth and innovation.

You belong here. 

At Chainalysis, we believe that diversity of experience and thought makes us stronger. With both customers and employees around the world, we are committed to ensuring our team reflects the unique communities around us. We’re ensuring we keep learning by committing to continually revisit and reevaluate our diversity culture.

We encourage applicants across any race, ethnicity, gender/gender expression, age, spirituality, ability, experience and more. If you need any accommodations to make our interview process more accessible to you due to a disability, don't hesitate to let us know. You can learn more here https://go.chainalysis.com/rs/503-FAP-074/images/Interview%20Accommodations%20Request.pdf. We can’t wait to meet you.

Source: Chainalysis Careers careers (Ashby)

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