[Remote] Security Response Engineer, Detection Engineering at Chainlink Labs

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Requirements

Experience leading detection engineering efforts (logging pipelines, enrichment/automation, quality monitoring): owned the roadmap and delivered measurable outcomes
Hands‑on experience managing and deploying security infrastructure and tooling (IaC, containerization, remote access)
Track record of authoring and tuning detections across endpoint, cloud, identity, and/or network telemetry
Operational rigor: served in a security on‑call rotation and acted as incident coordinator for high‑severity events with multiple external stakeholders
Led a cross-functional initiative to ship a security-related capability
Previous coding experience (Python, Go, Rust, or similar)
Preferred success in remote-first environments
Experience with detections‑as‑code (Sigma) development and workflows
Domain experience with blockchain/Web3 threats
Open-source contributions to security related projects

Responsibilities

Own detection engineering as a product: set the roadmap and drive measurable outcomes
Build and run telemetry pipelines
Establish team-wide standards: lead the standardization of internal security tooling, infrastructure deployment strategy, and access methods
Proactively identify and implement areas of improvement and modernization
Shape our EDR/SIEM strategy: act as a key stakeholder in evaluations, migrations, and architecture decisions
Join the team's on-call rotation to assist in writing, tuning, and triaging detections, as well as coordinating the response to security incidents
Collaborate with Eng/Infra teams to improve visibility and achieve shared security-related goals

Skills

Chainlink Labs

Decentralized oracle network for blockchain data

About Chainlink Labs

Chainlink Labs provides infrastructure for connecting real-world data with blockchain technology, enabling secure data transfer across various blockchain networks. Its main product is a decentralized oracle network that ensures the accuracy and reliability of data used in smart contracts, addressing the "Blockchain Oracle Problem." This service is essential for financial institutions, startups, and developers who require trustworthy data for transactions. Chainlink Labs has facilitated over $9 trillion in transaction value and serves a diverse clientele, including major financial institutions. The company operates on a business model where clients pay for access to its oracle network, ensuring a steady revenue stream as demand for secure data grows. The goal of Chainlink Labs is to transform global markets by enabling verifiable data transfer, contributing to a more economically fair world.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2014Year Founded

$32MTotal Funding

ICOCompany Stage

Cybersecurity, Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Risks

Competition from other oracle providers like Band Protocol could erode market share.

Expansion into new regions may expose Chainlink to geopolitical risks and regulatory challenges.

Reliance on major financial institutions means disruptions could significantly impact business.

Differentiation

Chainlink Labs connects real-world data with blockchain, solving the Blockchain Oracle Problem.

Their decentralized oracle network ensures accurate, tamper-proof data for smart contracts.

Chainlink Labs serves diverse clients, including Swift, DTCC, and ANZ Bank.

Upsides

Increased adoption of Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol boosts partnerships and integrations.

Expansion into MENA region captures demand for blockchain in emerging markets.

Partnership with DTCC integrates traditional finance with decentralized finance, opening new revenue streams.

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