Senior Security Engineer, Application Security
Trail of BitsSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cybersecurity, AI & Machine Learning, Crypto & Web3, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in systems security and a strong understanding of cryptography, protocol design, and adversarial analysis. Extensive knowledge of operating system and computer architecture internals is required, along with experience in reverse engineering and exploiting cryptographic protocol systems, particularly in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Proficiency in programming languages such as Go, Rust, C/C++, and/or Java is essential, as well as experience in security incident response and vulnerability triaging. Prior experience running an open source facing bug bounty program and 2+ years of management experience or experience as a senior decision maker is preferred. Candidates must also be comfortable working with remote teams and have experience with Kubernetes and AWS infrastructure.
Responsibilities
The Senior Security Engineer will design and deploy active fuzzing, black+white box testing, and penetration testing infrastructure for open source and production systems. They will perform security audits and reviews of internal production systems and open source software interacting with Bitcoin and Lightning in a security-critical manner. Providing mentorship and guidance to teammates, creating global security policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures, and overseeing security aspects of software release processes are key responsibilities. The engineer will also determine security team requirements for future growth, develop security incident management processes, and perform risk management assessments.
Skills
Cryptography
Protocol Design
Adversarial Analysis
Reverse Engineering
Exploitation
Go
Rust
C/C++
Java
Security Incident Response
Vulnerability Triage
Kubernetes
AWS Infrastructure
Bitcoin
Lightning Network
Lightning Labs
Develops software for Lightning Network transactions
About Lightning Labs
Lightning Labs develops software for the Lightning Network, which is a layer on the Bitcoin blockchain that allows for faster and cheaper transactions. Their main product, Lightning Terminal, is a web interface that helps users manage nodes in the Lightning Network, making it easier to handle many low-fee Bitcoin transactions quickly. This product is especially useful for businesses and individuals who need to conduct numerous transactions efficiently. Lightning Labs stands out by focusing on open-source software and offering premium tools that enhance the Lightning Network's functionality. Their goal is to improve the efficiency and accessibility of Bitcoin transactions for a wide range of clients, including developers and financial institutions.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$80.2MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees