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De Circle

Cybrid - Full Stack Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$120K - $140K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Retirement

With deep expertise across crypto, security, banking, and payments, our team has scaled fintech platforms before and now we're taking the Cybrid platform worldwide. The Opportunity We're expanding ...

Turnkey

Engineering Manager

OR · On-site +1

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Founded by the team who scaled Coinbase Custody from zero to a $100M+ ARR business and helped protect over $100B in crypto assets, Turnkey is tackling crypto security at its foundational level. Our ...

Turnkey

Senior Software Engineer - Transaction Management

New York, NY · Remote

$134K - $176K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Founded by the team who scaled Coinbase Custody from zero to a $100M+ ARR business and helped protect over $100B in crypto assets, Turnkey is tackling crypto security at its foundational level. Our ...

Turnkey

Engineering Manager

$200K - $275K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Founded by the team who scaled Coinbase Custody from zero to a $100M+ ARR business and helped protect over $100B in crypto assets, Turnkey is tackling crypto security at its foundational level. Our ...

De Circle

Cybrid - Senior Front End Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$134K - $184K/yr

With deep expertise across crypto, security, banking, and payments, our team has scaled fintech platforms before and now we're taking the Cybrid platform worldwide. What You'll Do * Build and ...

Turnkey

Account Executive

OR · Remote

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Founded by the team who scaled Coinbase Custody from zero to a $100M+ ARR business and helped protect over $100B in crypto assets, Turnkey is tackling crypto security at its foundational level. Our ...

Alpaca

Product Manager, Crypto

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Responsibilities : • Own one core crypto product surface end-to-end: trading and exchange flows, custody and wallet infrastructure, tokenized securities and RWA, or on-chain settlement and payment ...

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How much do crypto security jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for crypto security in the United States is $19.03, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.38 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a crypto security?

A Crypto Security job focuses on protecting digital assets, blockchain networks, and cryptocurrency-related systems from cyber threats. Professionals in this field identify vulnerabilities, implement security measures, and respond to breaches to safeguard wallets, exchanges, and smart contracts. They work with cryptographic protocols, conduct security audits, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. This role requires expertise in blockchain technology, ethical hacking, and cybersecurity best practices.

What are the typical challenges faced in a crypto security role?

Professionals in Crypto Security often encounter challenges such as staying ahead of rapidly evolving cyber threats, detecting sophisticated hacking attempts, and managing vulnerabilities unique to decentralized blockchain systems. Adapting to frequently changing regulatory requirements and ensuring seamless security integration with new technologies can also be demanding. Successful Crypto Security specialists regularly collaborate with developers, IT teams, and compliance officers to implement robust solutions and maintain organizational resilience. This dynamic environment offers opportunities for continuous learning and career growth as the demand for secure digital asset management continues to increase.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the crypto security position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Crypto Security, you need expertise in cryptography, blockchain technology, network security, and risk assessment, often supported by a relevant degree or certification such as CISSP or CEH. Familiarity with security tools like SIEM systems, digital forensics platforms, penetration testing software, and blockchain analysis tools is essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are soft skills that distinguish top performers in this field. These qualifications are crucial to proactively identify threats, develop secure systems, and ensure trust in rapidly evolving digital asset environments.

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Infographic showing various Crypto Security job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,591 per year, or $19 per hour.

Staff Backend Engineer, Custody Core (Crypto Security)

SoFi

San Francisco, CA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

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Who we are:
Shape a brighter financial future with us.
Together with our members, we're changing the way people think about and interact with personal finance.
We're a next-generation financial services company and national bank using innovative, mobile-first technology to help our millions of members reach their goals. The industry is going through an unprecedented transformation, and we're at the forefront. We're proud to come to work every day knowing that what we do has a direct impact on people's lives, with our core values guiding us every step of the way. Join us to invest in yourself, your career, and the financial world.
The role
We are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help build the next generation of SoFi's digital asset custody platform. This engineer will design and develop the core services that power secure custody, blockchain transaction processing, wallet infrastructure, and institutional digital asset products.
This role sits at the center of crypto infrastructure, working closely with Security, Platform Engineering, Product, Treasury, and Operations to build highly available systems responsible for protecting customer assets.
The ideal candidate enjoys solving distributed systems problems, designing resilient APIs, and building financial infrastructure where security and reliability are first-class requirements.
What you'll do:
  • Design and build backend services supporting SoFi's digital asset custody platform
  • Develop secure transaction orchestration services for deposits, withdrawals, transfers, staking, and treasury operations
  • Build integrations with custody providers, blockchain infrastructure, and institutional settlement networks
  • Design APIs supporting retail and institutional crypto products
  • Develop services supporting wallet lifecycle management and blockchain interactions
  • Improve platform resiliency through redundancy, disaster recovery, observability, and automated recovery mechanisms
  • Optimize transaction throughput while maintaining strict security controls
  • Build scalable event-driven architectures supporting blockchain state changes and transaction processing
  • Partner closely with Security Engineering to implement cryptographic controls and authorization workflows
  • Collaborate with Product and Infrastructure teams to deliver new digital asset capabilities

What you'll need:
  • 7+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with distributed systems and cloud-native architectures
  • Experience building highly available production services
  • Strong understanding of REST APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven systems
  • Experience with AWS or comparable cloud platforms
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, Redis, Kafka, or similar technologies
  • Strong understanding of CI/CD and modern software development practices
  • Excellent debugging and production incident response skills

Nice to have:
  • Experience working with digital assets or blockchain infrastructure
  • Experience integrating with custody platforms such as Fireblocks, BitGo, or Anchorage
  • Experience building financial services infrastructure
  • Familiarity with blockchain transaction lifecycle and wallet architecture
  • Experience designing secure approval workflows
  • Understanding of distributed consensus and cryptographic systems
  • Experience supporting institutional financial platforms

Compensation and Benefits
The base pay range for this role is listed below. Final base pay offer will be determined based on individual factors such as the candidate's experience, skills, and location.
To view all of our comprehensive and competitive benefits, visit our Benefits at SoFi page!
SoFi provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, breastfeeding, and conditions related to breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age (40 or over), physical or medical disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military and/or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by applicable state or federal law.
The Company hires the best qualified candidate for the job, without regard to protected characteristics.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
New York applicants: Notice of Employee Rights
SoFi is committed to an inclusive culture. As part of this commitment, SoFi offers reasonable accommodations to candidates with physical or mental disabilities. If you need accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, please let your recruiter know or email accommodations@sofi.com.
Due to insurance coverage issues, we are unable to accommodate remote work from Hawaii or Alaska at this time.
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