Security Engineer

Jito Labs is collaborating on pioneering advancements in high-performance distributed systems on Solana. The team is responsible for Jito-Solana, the premier MEV Solana client, and the innovative Jito Block Engine, which has transformed block building on Solana. Currently, Jito-Solana operates on 93% of stake and 1,100 validators, generating an additional $1B in revenue for stakers and validators on the network.

If you join Jito Labs, you will be part of a compact and agile team of engineers and operators united in their dedication to addressing intricate technical challenges at the forefront of Solana trading and infrastructure. As a compact and profitable company with established product-market fit, we are well-placed to tackle ambitious technical hurdles while maintaining the agility of a startup. Our team environment places emphasis on:

• High Agency: Each team member plays a crucial role in driving technical decisions and shaping our product roadmap.
• Fast Execution: We prioritize rapid shipping and iterative development based on tangible feedback: moving forward decisively.
• Technical Excellence: We tackle intricate problems with elegant and scalable solutions.
• Sustainable Growth: Our sound financial foundation and confirmed market viability allow us to prioritize long-term impact.

If you are enthusiastic about:

• Building and maintaining security systems
• Safeguarding consensus mechanisms
• Resolving intricate security issues to ensure the protection of decentralized systems, assets, and user confidentiality
• Developing or enhancing security auditing tools to detect vulnerabilities in code before deployment
• Introducing innovative methods to enhance the privacy and security of transactions while enabling auditability and compliance when necessary

We would like to learn more about you.

Our efforts are not limited to crafting tools - we are shaping the future of high-performance distributed systems. Our endeavors directly contribute to Solana's ecosystem, facilitating a swifter network, enhanced capital efficiency, and more resilient DeFi applications benefiting millions of users.

We offer competitive compensation, considerable equity, and the chance to work on meaningful challenges. Engage in constructing the future of blockchain technology with us, instead of merely observing its evolution.

Jito Labs is in search of a proficient Security Engineer to ensure the security and integrity of the future decentralized finance landscape on Solana. In this role, your responsibilities will entail protecting our systems, networks, and data from potential threats. The ideal candidate will possess specialized knowledge in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, implementing security protocols, managing key and access systems, fortifying technological systems' operational resilience, and responding to blockchain security incidents. You will collaborate cross-functionally to uphold security across both our infrastructure and applications. If you possess a keen interest in cybersecurity, a solid technical background, and a proactive mindset, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Strengthen security protocols to align with industry standards, regulations, and best practices
• Develop and deploy robust security architectures and strategies to fortify systems and networks against cyber threats
• Conduct thorough risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses to spot and mitigate potential security weaknesses proactively
• Implement and manage the deployment of security measures, including encryption, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and access control mechanisms through MDM
• Lead continuous enhancement efforts to reinforce security procedures and response effectiveness by proactively addressing emerging threats
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate security measures throughout the software development lifecycle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field
• Over 3 years of experience in blockchain security or cybersecurity roles
• Proficiency in programming languages like Rust
• Profound understanding of cryptographic principles, key management, and consensus algorithms
• Experience with smart contract auditing tools
• Familiarity with security frameworks, vulnerabilities, and exploits within blockchain ecosystems
• Practical experience in threat modeling, penetration testing, and security incident responses
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Familiarity with Web3 technologies, DeFi
• Previous experience at a startup with fewer than 50 employees

Compensation: $180,000 - $210,000 annually Benefits:

• Above-market compensation and diverse equity options
• 100% coverage of employee health benefits
• All-expenses-paid team retreats and conferences
• Unlimited PTO
• Weekly meal voucher.