Senior Security Application Engineer
$200,000–$245,000 year
On-sitePalo Alto, California, United States
Job Summary
Lead comprehensive threat modeling and product security architecture reviews while integrating security automation into CI/CD pipelines using SAST, DAST, and continuous vulnerability management tools. Architect secure-by-default cloud infrastructure on AWS with Terraform and Kubernetes, deploying robust encryption services and key management systems across distributed environments. Oversee operational security initiatives including corporate bug bounty programs, incident response workflows, and regular penetration testing engagements to safeguard platform infrastructure against sophisticated adversaries. Engineer proactive defenses for next-generation AI-integrated applications by establishing input/output validation protocols and LLM guardrails. This full-time onsite role in Palo Alto supports collaborative team dynamics within BitGo's custody and wallet infrastructure, requiring 8+ years of experience scaling security programs in FinTech and Web3 ecosystems.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience engineering and scaling end-to-end security programs for high-growth startups
- Proven background securing platforms within FinTech, Web3, and digital asset ecosystems
- Strong engineering proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, and languages such as Python or Java
- Hands-on mastery of container security, Kubernetes orchestration, and AWS infrastructure hardening
- Practical knowledge of implementing technical controls to meet SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance standards
- Deep expertise in securing AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps frameworks, and agentic AI platforms
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field
- Full-time onsite at our Palo Alto office
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