Principal Security Engineer, Security

Circle, a cutting-edge financial technology firm, sits at the forefront of the advancing internet of money. Simplifying global value transfer akin to digital data, Circle propels possibilities for seamless payments, commerce, and markets that drive economic prosperity and inclusion worldwide. With its pioneering infrastructure like USDC, a blockchain-based dollar, Circle empowers businesses, institutions, and developers to leverage these breakthroughs amid the evolving intersection of money and technology.

About Your Future Role

Circle upholds transparency and stability as core virtues as it expands its presence in leading global markets. Upholding company values of Multistakeholder approach, mindfulness, excellence-driven culture, and high integrity, the team seeks new members thriving in the remote teamwork environment fuelled by collaboration and diverse perspectives.Presenting a flexible and inclusive work atmosphere, where diverse insights are celebrated and collective ownership is promoted.

Your Responsibilities

Joining the Security Engineering team at Circle, the Principal Security Engineer will spearhead the execution of technical strategies, innovative tools, research, and processes relating to Product and Blockchain Security. Collaborating closely with Engineering, Infrastructure, and IT teams, your role extends to supporting cloud operations, software development, and endpoint security.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with product management and software engineering teams across the software development lifecycle to ensure secure application design and implementation.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments on web3 and web2 applications and their underlying systems using automated tools and manual methods; oversee the resolution of identified issues.
• Recommend code enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure application security.
• Implement security automation within the CI/CD pipeline.
• Develop secure coding standards and educational materials to support engineers in crafting secure code.
• Research vulnerabilities specific to blockchain technologies and embed best practices into Circle's security protocols.
• Act as a point of escalation for security incidents to conduct thorough investigations.
• Manage third-party vendors for security-related activities such as penetration testing projects.
• Contribute to the continuous enhancement of the application security program.
• Support additional security team initiatives, including threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and audits.

Your Core Values

• Multistakeholder: Uphold respect and commitment to customers, shareholders, and the community.
• Mindful: Prioritize active listening, respect, and meticulous attention to detail.
• Driven by Excellence: Relentlessly pursue customer success, excellence, and goal achievement.
• High Integrity: Practice transparency and ethical standards in communication, rejecting dishonesty and manipulation.

Skills & Qualifications You Bring to Circle

• 7+ years of experience in cybersecurity roles, with 4+ years as a lead security engineer driving cybersecurity projects.
• Proficiency in securing software applications, conducting penetration testing, and implementing security features.
• Automation experience in security testing within CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with AWS, GCP, and blockchain technologies like Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana.
• Knowledge of public and private key cryptography and software defense techniques against common attacks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot independently, collaborate across teams, and prioritize effectively.
• Financial services or financial technology background is advantageous.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields, certifications like CISSP or CEH are preferred.
• Expertise in programming languages like Solidity, Rust, Go, Move, JSON, Python.
• Remote work experience is a plus.

Additional Details

Day-one PERM sponsorship is available for qualified candidates. Annual compensation ranges vary based on factors like experience and organizational needs. The compensation package includes base pay, annual bonus, equity, and benefits like medical coverage, dental, vision, 401(k), discretionary vacation policy, sick leave, and paid holidays. Circle upholds equal opportunity employment principles and values diversity in its workforce.

(Base Pay Range: $200,000 - $257,500)