Principal Security Engineer, Security
Circle is a company in the fintech sector leading the charge in the development of the digital economy. They are dedicated to facilitating the seamless transfer of value across the globe in a cost-effective and efficient manner. By leveraging technologies such as USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, Circle empowers businesses and individuals to capitalize on the shifting landscape of digital finance.
What you'll be involved in:
At Circle, transparency and stability underpin every aspect of their operations. The organization is expanding into key global markets, driven by a culture of speed and efficiency. The core values of Multistakeholder, Mindfulness, Driven by Excellence, and High Integrity guide employees in a virtual environment where collaboration and innovation flourish.
What you'll be tasked with:
Circle is seeking a dynamic Principal Security Engineer specialized in Product and Blockchain Security to spearhead the implementation of cutting-edge technical strategies. Collaborating closely with various teams including Engineering, Infrastructure, and IT, you will contribute to fortifying the security posture of cloud operations, software development, and device management.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with product management and software engineering departments throughout the software development life cycle to ensure robust security implementations
- Conduct thorough security assessments on web3 and web2 applications using a blend of automated tools and manual intervention; oversee the resolution of identified vulnerabilities
- Propose enhancements to the codebase to mitigate security risks
- Automate security testing through continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines
- Contribute to the formulation of secure coding standards based on real-world insights within Circle's ecosystem
- Research vulnerabilities specific to blockchain technologies and embed this intelligence into security protocols
- Act as a point of escalation for investigating security incidents and alerts
- Handle vulnerability disclosures related to Circle’s products and systems
- Coordinate with external vendors for conducting penetration tests and security-related projects
- Drive ongoing enhancements to the application security program
- Support parallel security initiatives such as threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and audits
Core Values:
- Multistakeholder: Devotion to customers, shareholders, employees, and local communities
- Mindful: Valuing respect, active listening, and attention to detail
- Driven by Excellence: Fanatical pursuit of excellence, rejecting mediocrity, and fervently pursuing success
- High Integrity: Foster honest and open communication, maintain high ethical standards, and reject dishonesty and manipulation
Requirements:
- 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles
- 4+ years in a leadership role within cybersecurity
- Strong passion for ensuring software security
- Proficiency in penetration testing and knowledge of common attack methodologies
- Expertise in designing secure software features and automation of security protocols
- Experience with AWS and GCP cloud environments
- Familiarity with blockchain technologies like Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana
- Understanding of public and private key cryptography
- Demonstrated ability to fortify software against common cyber threats
- Self-driven problem solver with a collaborative mindset
- Prior experience within financial services or fintech is desirable
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; equivalent experience considered
- Certifications such as CISSP, CEH are advantageous
- Experience with programming languages such as Solidity, Rust, Go, Python is beneficial
- Familiarity with JSON and blockchain languages
- Comfort in remote work environments and occasional travel readiness
Additional Information:
- Position offers day-one PERM sponsorship for suitable candidates
- Compensation based on relevant factors, starting from $200,000 - $257,500
- Additionally includes annual bonus, equity, medical benefits, 401(k), flexible vacation policy, paid sick leave, and holidays
- Circle is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering diversity and nondiscrimination
Collections: Job , Requirements, Responsibilities, Additional Information, Core Values