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My client is building core infrastructure for the future of financial systems, with crypto at the center. They re looking for a founding-level Security Engineer to define and lead their security approach from the ground up.
This is not a reactive role. It s about proactively designing and implementing secure systems before launch, working directly with crypto infrastructure, wallet design, and key management.
What you ll be doing:
Building out security engineering and operations from first principles
Leading application security reviews across crypto systems
Designing threat models and security roadmaps for sensitive infrastructure
Implementing governance aligned with PCI, SOC 2, and NIST standards
Establishing secure software development lifecycle and incident response processes
What they re looking for:
6+ years in security engineering
At least 2 years in the crypto space (infra, wallets, custody, or compliance)
Experience building security programs from scratch
Leadership mindset with the ability to work independently in zero-to-one environments
Offer:
- They will exceed expectations on base salary
- Very generous Equity package
The role is full-time and on-site at a Southern California office. The team is deeply mission-driven, moving fast, and hiring for impact. This is a rare opportunity to shape the security foundation of a company before it launches.
If this sounds like a fit, reach out directly and I ll share more.