Job Summary:
BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services. They are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to lead the technical execution of their product security strategy, focusing on securing FinTech and Web3 digital asset platforms by building end-to-end security programs and integrating automated security controls into the software development lifecycle.
Responsibilities:
• Lead comprehensive threat modeling and product security architecture reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines utilizing SAST, DAST, and continuous vulnerability management tools.
• Architect and implement secure-by-default cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Kubernetes.
• Design and deploy robust encryption services, key management systems (KMS), and advanced data protection controls across distributed environments.
• Oversee operational security initiatives including corporate bug bounty programs, incident response workflows, and regular penetration testing engagements.
• Secure next-generation AI-integrated applications by establishing input/output validation protocols and LLM guardrails.
• Engineer proactive defenses to safeguard platform infrastructure against sophisticated adversaries and nation-state-level threats.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 8+ years of experience engineering and scaling end-to-end security programs for high-growth startups.
• Proven background securing platforms within FinTech, Web3, and digital asset ecosystems.
• Strong engineering proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, and languages such as Python or Java.
• Hands-on mastery of container security, Kubernetes orchestration, and AWS infrastructure hardening.
• Practical knowledge of implementing technical controls to meet SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance standards.
• Deep expertise in securing AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps frameworks, and agentic AI platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
Company:
BitGo is a digital asset trust and security company that provides custody, financial services, and core infrastructure for investors. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Palo Alto, USA, with a team of 201-500 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.