Principal Security Engineer, Security

Circle is a dynamic organization immersed in the realm of financial technology, navigating the evolving landscape of digital transactions with groundbreaking solutions that redefine global financial interactions. At Circle, we empower businesses, institutions, and developers with the infrastructure to leverage revolutionary advancements, making a significant impact in the modern age of money and technology.

What You'll Be Engaged In:

Join a forward-thinking environment advocating visibility, stability, and expansion into influential global markets. Diligence, agility, and adherence to company values transcend through all levels of our organization, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture encouraging innovation and accountability.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Circle is seeking a dedicated Principal Security Engineer with specialized knowledge in Product and Blockchain Security for driving and executing technical strategies, innovative tools, and protocols. Collaborate with cross-functional teams ensuring secure cloud operations, software development, and device networks.

Key focus areas:

• Collaborate with product management and software engineering throughout SDLC phases to ensure secure application design and implementation
• Conduct assessments on web2 and web3 applications to identify vulnerabilities using a blend of tools and manual processes, driving their resolution
• Propose code enhancements to mitigate vulnerabilities
• Automate security testing in CI/CD pipelines
• Develop secure coding standards and training modules based on internal insights to promote secure coding practices
• Research blockchain-specific vulnerabilities to enhance Circle’s security practices
• Serve as a tenure in handling security alerts and incident investigations
• Manage vendor relationships to facilitate penetration tests and security projects
• Drive ongoing enhancements to the application security framework
• Support other security endeavors such as threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and audits

Core Values to Embrace at Circle:

• Embrace a Multistakeholder commitment to customers, shareholders, employees, and communities
• Foster Mindfulness with respect, active listening, and attention to details
• Uphold aspirations of Excellence in relentless pursuit, intolerance for mediocrity, and determination for success
• Embed High Integrity in communication and ethical standards

Qualifications for Consideration:

• Seasoned cybersecurity experience exceeding 7 years
• Proven track record in security engineering with a focus on cybersecurity project management
• Passion for securing and dissecting software applications
• Competence in conducting penetration tests and addressing common attack strategies
• Aptitude in designing software security components, access controls, logging mechanisms, and more
• Automation proficiency in security testing across CI/CD pipelines
• Exposure to AWS, GCP, and blockchain technologies like Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana
• Knowledge in public and private key cryptography
• Strong analytical skills and innovative problem-solving capabilities 
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across diverse teams
• Adaptability to manage varied priorities effectively 
• Ideally with previous experience in financial services or FinTech 
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or cybersecurity field 
• Certifications like CISSP, CEH a plus, but not mandatory
• Familiarity with Solidity, Rust, Go, Move, JSON, Python considered advantageous
• Remote work experience preferred
• Willingness for occasional work-related travel

Additional Details:

The role supports PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates. Compensation ranges are determined by experience, skills, and business needs. Base Pay Range: $200,000 - $257,500 Annual Bonus Target: 17.5% Equity and Benefits included

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