Security Engineer
Offchain LabsSalary not specified
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
$160,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Biotechnology, Web ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, ideally with focus on security
- Ability to work effectively in a modern PHP and JavaScript codebase
- Experience in developing secure software or security-related product features
- A strong interest in working with a talented security team and learning more specialist security skills
- Ability to explain complex security issues and their implications on privacy and risk to non-technical audiences
- Experience working in a remote, distributed team
Responsibilities
- Helping design, develop, and deliver security features
- Working with other engineering teams to ensure safe architectural and implementation choices
- Leading by example in code review, decision-making, and team culture
- Developing, reviewing, and deploying security features
- Performing security maintenance and addressing technical debt
- Providing support for application security incidents and operations
Skills
Security Features
Secure Web Applications
Authentication Technologies
Bot Detection
Security Architecture
Code Review
Decision-Making
Transparency
Empathy
Collaboration
Security Maintenance
Incident Response
Wikimedia Foundation
Operates Wikipedia and free knowledge projects
About Wikimedia Foundation
The Wikimedia Foundation operates Wikipedia and other free knowledge projects, aiming to create a world where everyone can freely access and share knowledge. It provides a platform for users to read, contribute, and share content, while also supporting the volunteer communities that help maintain these projects. The foundation is funded by donations from individuals and institutions, emphasizing its nonprofit status. Unlike many other organizations, it focuses on making knowledge accessible to all without charge, advocating for policies that support free knowledge initiatives. Its goal is to empower individuals to contribute to and benefit from a collective pool of knowledge.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2003Year Founded
$145.9MTotal Funding
GRANTCompany Stage
Social Impact, EducationIndustries
501-1,000Employees
Benefits
Remote Work Options
Risks
Reliance on Nvidia's AI tech may affect Wikimedia's data processing autonomy.
DSA audit could reveal vulnerabilities requiring significant resources to address.
Decentralized platforms like Mastodon may divert users from Wikipedia.
Differentiation
Wikimedia Foundation operates the world's largest free online encyclopedia, Wikipedia.
It supports a diverse range of projects like Wiktionary and Wikisource.
The Foundation is a non-profit, relying on global donations for funding.
Upsides
Nvidia's NeMo Retriever tech reduced Wikipedia processing time from 30 days to 3 days.
Holistic AI's audit under the DSA enhances Wikimedia's platform safety and accountability.
Collaboration with Open Foundation West Africa combats misinformation during Ghana's elections.
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