Security Engineer, Dapper Labs
NFTs and digital engagement on the blockchain
Open for applications
NFTs and digital engagement on the blockchain
101-200 employees
Open for applications
101-200 employees
Company mission
To make the world a more accessible and enjoyable place through consumer adoption of decentralized technologies.
Role
Who you are
- You are proficient in infrastructure and application security, including using tools like GitHub Security platform, CodeQL, SAST, and DAST
- Experienced with the legal requirements and compliance concerns specific to the cryptocurrency industry
- A strategic thinker capable of leading security initiatives and managing complex projects, particularly in supply chain security
- Effective at educating teams on security and social engineering prevention with strong communication skills
- Knowledgeable in fraud dynamics and the legal implications impacting the security landscape
- Expert in incident response, IT security practices, and cloud IAM systems, particularly in GCP
- Passionate about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology, with a drive to innovate within the security sphere
What the job involves
- As a Security Engineer at Dapper Labs, you will be instrumental in shaping the security landscape of our innovative blockchain solutions
- This role spans across infrastructure and application security, compliance, strategic security initiatives, and legal aspects related to the crypto environment
- Embracing a "shift left" approach, you will integrate security early into the software development lifecycle using advanced tools like the GitHub Security platform and CodeQL
- Your expertise will help develop robust defenses against fraud, manage security incidents, and ensure our cloud architectures, particularly in GCP, are secured through sophisticated IAM strategies
- Implement and enforce security protocols across our blockchain and cryptocurrency infrastructure
- Enhance application security postures by integrating a "shift left" approach with SAST and DAST tools, ensuring early and proactive security measures
- Lead strategic security projects to strengthen our defenses and mitigate emerging threats, focusing particularly on supply chain security
- Educate our team on best practices for security and social engineering prevention techniques
- Address and analyze potential fraud and legal-related security challenges affecting our operations
- Coordinate incident response efforts to manage and remediate security events swiftly
- Integrate robust cloud IAM solutions across our platforms, with a special focus on GCP
- Manage security projects with strategic oversight to maintain and enhance product integrity
Our take
Dapper Labs is a leader in the digital collectables space, best known for NBA Top Shot, a platform where fans can own and trade licensed basketball highlights as NFTs. By combining blockchain technology with fan engagement, Dapper Labs has transformed digital collecting.
The company recently faced a lawsuit claiming its NFTs were unregistered securities, leading to a nearly three-year legal battle. Dapper Labs reached a $4M settlement and agreed to implement compliance measures like employee training and faster payment processes. Despite the challenges, CEO Roham Gharegozlou views the settlement as a step toward regulatory clarity, ensuring continued innovation.
Despite this, the company is set to launch Disney Pinnacle, a digital pin-collecting platform featuring characters from Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars. The new platform will allow fans to collect and trade digital pins on their phones, expanding the company's reach into beloved franchises. With this project, Dapper Labs continues to push the boundaries of fan engagement, cementing its position as a leader in the evolving NFT space.
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Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Dec 2021
$13.5m
LATE VC
Sep 2021
$250m
LATE VC
Total funding: $619.4m
Company benefits
- Active Professional Development
- Leadership Opportunities
- Flexible Parental Leave Policies
- Flexible Time Off & Remote-First Work Policy
- Holistic Initiatives
- Fitness Reimbursements
- Expanded Insurance
- "Life-the-Brand" Products
- Top-Line Equipment
- Company-Paid Phone Plan
- Flexible Work Allowance
- Zen Workspace
- Staying Together
Company HQ
Strathcona, Vancouver, BC
Articles
Leadership
Roham Gharegozlou
(Co-Founder & CEO)Also a founding partner of Axiom Zen and co-founder of CryptoKitties.
Dieter Shirley
(CTO)Previously the Director of Development at Atimi Software and the Chief Software Architect at Axiom Zen.
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