Principal Security Engineer, Circle
Blockchain Security
$200-257.5k
+ Annual Bonus Target: 17.5% + Equity
AWS
GCP
Python
Go
Rust
JSON
Solidity
Senior and Expert level
Austin
More information about location
Building the Internet Financial Platform
Job no longer available
Building the Internet Financial Platform
1001+ employees
FintechB2BCryptocurrencyBankingPaymentsDeep TechFinancial ServicesSaaSBlockchainWeb 3.0
Job no longer available
$200-257.5k
+ Annual Bonus Target: 17.5% + Equity
AWS
GCP
Python
Go
Rust
JSON
Solidity
Senior and Expert level
Austin
More information about location
1001+ employees
FintechB2BCryptocurrencyBankingPaymentsDeep TechFinancial ServicesSaaSBlockchainWeb 3.0
Company mission
To raise global economic prosperity through the frictionless exchange of value.
Role
Who you are
- 7+ years of total experience in a cyber security role
- 4+ years of experience as a security engineer that has been leading and driving projects and developing resolutions in cybersecurity
- Enthusiasm for securing and breaking software
- Experience with common attack techniques and conducting penetration tests
- Experience designing software security features including, but not limited to, access control features, logging and monitoring features, input validation and session management
- Experience automating security tests in CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working on applications deployed within AWS and GCP
- Experience working with Blockchains such as Etherium, Bitcoin, Solana
- Working knowledge of public and private key cryptography
- Demonstrated familiarity with techniques for making software robust against common attacks
- Self-motivated and creative problem-solver able to work independently with minimal guidance
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across geographically distributed teams
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and use good judgment to establish order of priorities on the fly
- Experience working in financial services or financial technology desired
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity or related field Equivalent experience also accepted
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or similar will receive favorable consideration but are not required
- Experience with at least several of the following is highly desirable: Solidity, Rust, Go, Move, JSON, and Python
- Previous experience working in a remote environment is preferred
- An appetite for work travel when needed
What the job involves
- Circle is looking for a passionate Principal Security Engineer with an expertise in Product and BlockChain Security to help drive and implement technical strategies, innovative tooling, research, and processes
- You’ll be part of the overall Security Engineering team and closely partner with the Engineering, Infrastructure, and IT teams responsible for supporting our cloud operations, software development, fleet of devices and endpoints
- Work with the product management and software engineering teams during all phases of the SDLC to ensure that applications are designed and implemented securely
- Test web3 and web2 applications and underlying systems for vulnerabilities using both tools and manual techniques; manage the remediation of findings through resolution
- Recommend code changes to eliminate vulnerabilities
- Automate security tests within the CI/CD pipeline
- Help develop secure coding standards and training materials based on findings seen in Circle’s environment to empower engineers to write more secure code
- Research vulnerabilities specific to blockchain technologies and incorporate this knowledge in Circle’s security practices
- Serve as an escalation point to investigate security alerts and identify incidents
- Investigate vulnerability reports related to Circle products and systems
- Manage vendors to conduct penetration tests and other security-related projects
- Influence the continuous improvement of the application security program
- Support other security team projects such as threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and audits
- You will aspire to our four core values
Our take
Circle (NYSE: CRCL) is a leading internet financial platform company advancing an open, global economy through digital assets, payment applications, and programmable blockchain infrastructure. With USDC, Circle Payments Network, and Arc, Circle enables trusted financial innovation for institutions, enterprises, and developers worldwide.
Circle provides a comprehensive suite of financial and technological services that empower enterprises and developers to integrate stablecoins and blockchains into their products, service and business operations.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Meet the team
Eliza, Software Engineer II
Insights
Top investors
19% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 8 rounds)
Apr 2022
$400m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
May 2021
$440m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $1.1bn
Company benefits
- Remote-First and Flexible Work - Do your best work from home! Our remote jobs empower you to work around your life schedule. Want to switch up your work spot? We provide access to WeWork locations globally. Need time away? We offer flexible paid time off beyond paid holidays— so you can thrive at work and at rest.
- Health & Well-Being - No matter where you live, we offer a market competitive suite of benefits to help keep you and your loved ones healthy. We also keep your emotional well-being top of mind, offering an Employee Wellness Program for all employees and immediate family members globally. We also have various leave options, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
- Financial Planning - Circle is invested in your future! All part-time and full-time U.S. employees enjoy 401(k) benefits, including up to 4% company matching, and can become owners in Circle through our equity program. Pension plans are also offered in select countries. FSA and HSA accounts are available for U.S. employees, with Circle contributing annually to employee HSA accounts.
- Stipends & Reimbursements - To support our employees and their unique lifestyles, Circle offers a set of stipends and reimbursements (offerings vary by location and enrollment). These include home office, mobile phone, fitness and weight loss, and more!
- Learning & Development - Circle is committed to cultivating experiences internally and externally that promote constant learning in support of Crypto Literacy, as well as operational and interpersonal development that drives growth aligned with career aspirations for employees at all levels of the organization.
- In-Person Connections - Outside of our remote work, we know how important collaborating in-person is. We invest in bringing Circlers together through an annual company-wide conference, local meet ups as well as team and leadership offsites to lock in relationships beyond the screen.
Company values
- Multistakeholder - We must organize, incentivize and measure ourselves against meeting the needs of all of our stakeholders
- Future Forward - We embrace a transformative vision for the future, and this energy shapes how we operate
- Mindful - We seek to be present and aware, to be respectful, active listeners (with each other and with our customers alike), and pay attention to detail
- Driven by Excellence - We relentlessly pursue excellence, we do not tolerate mediocrity, we reward based on merit, and we work intensely to achieve our goals
- High Integrity - We seek open and honest communication, and hold ourselves to very high moral and ethical standards
Company HQ
World Trade Center, New York, NY
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Leadership
Jeremy Allaire
(CEO)Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Brightcove. Former Entrepreneur in Residence at General Catalyst Partners, CTO of Macromedia, and Co-Founder & former CTO of Allaire Corporation.
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