Anchorage Digital · 5 months ago
Member of Technical Staff, Security Engineering
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelAnchorage Digital is building the world’s most advanced digital asset platform for institutions to participate in crypto. The Member of Technical Staff in Security Engineering will develop secure cryptographic controls, lead security initiatives, and collaborate across teams to enhance the security infrastructure of the platform.
BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and implement high-quality, secure code for cryptographic controls throughout our infrastructure
Review code throughout the technology stack and help engineering teams resolve issues related to security guardrails
Foster an efficient testing culture while reducing technical debt and unnecessary processes
Build robust, resilient components that are easily integrated by other teams to ensure asset and data security
Develop and maintain threat models for cryptosystem guarantees, both internal and external. Monitor technical debt and proactively identify areas for improvement
Lead or substantially contribute to medium and large Security Team initiatives with minimal oversight. Coordinate team members across engineering boundaries and drive projects from inception to completion
Break complex projects into manageable tasks with accurate time and scope estimates. Present options clearly, analyze tradeoffs thoroughly, and provide well-reasoned priority recommendations
Deliver work that aligns with departmental objectives, subject to review upon completion. Take ownership of tactical business targets that affect team performance
Understand and help implement the company's strategy by participating in planning and defining the Security Team's strategic goals in alignment with Anchorage Digital's overall objectives
Stay alert to emerging company objectives and industry trends that could affect organizational success
Consider security holistically across the entire product ecosystem while fostering a security-first company culture
Balance speed of delivery with careful planning and precision
Share knowledge broadly across the team while preventing single points of failure
Mentor and guide engineers throughout the Engineering team. Help them understand security's impact on Anchorage Digital's strategic goals, enabling them to develop new technologies and services safely with appropriate oversight
Collaborate across teams to solve problems, review specifications, and engage in technical discussions. Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to improve processes and address technical debt
Demonstrate empathy by understanding others' context, needs, motivations, and concerns—adapting communication style to maximize effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Deep understanding of modern cryptography: Proficiency in symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, key management, and cryptographic protocols
Secure coding expertise: Demonstrated ability to write secure, efficient, and well-documented code in Go and Python, with a focus on cryptographic implementations
Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential vulnerabilities, and design robust security solutions within a distributed architecture
Strong problem-solving skills: Capacity to troubleshoot cryptographic issues, analyze security threats, and develop effective mitigation strategies
Excellent communication and collaboration: Ability to clearly explain complex cryptographic concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Develop and implement high-quality, secure code for cryptographic controls throughout our infrastructure
Review code throughout the technology stack and help engineering teams resolve issues related to security guardrails
Foster an efficient testing culture while reducing technical debt and unnecessary processes
Build robust, resilient components that are easily integrated by other teams to ensure asset and data security
Develop and maintain threat models for cryptosystem guarantees, both internal and external
Lead or substantially contribute to medium and large Security Team initiatives with minimal oversight
Coordinate team members across engineering boundaries and drive projects from inception to completion
Break complex projects into manageable tasks with accurate time and scope estimates
Present options clearly, analyze tradeoffs thoroughly, and provide well-reasoned priority recommendations
Deliver work that aligns with departmental objectives, subject to review upon completion
Take ownership of tactical business targets that affect team performance
Understand and help implement the company's strategy by participating in planning and defining the Security Team's strategic goals in alignment with Anchorage Digital's overall objectives
Stay alert to emerging company objectives and industry trends that could affect organizational success
Consider security holistically across the entire product ecosystem while fostering a security-first company culture
Balance speed of delivery with careful planning and precision
Share knowledge broadly across the team while preventing single points of failure
Mentor and guide engineers throughout the Engineering team
Collaborate across teams to solve problems, review specifications, and engage in technical discussions
Communicate insights and recommendations clearly to improve processes and address technical debt
Demonstrate empathy by understanding others' context, needs, motivations, and concerns
Preferred
Experience with Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) for secure key generation, storage, and management
Experience with Golang, C++, Python
Understanding and implementation of various authentication and authorization mechanisms, including multi-factor authentication, OAuth 2.0, and role-based access control (RBAC)
Ability to identify and assess potential threats to systems and applications, and effectively prioritize mitigation strategies
Developed computer science fundamentals, i.e. concurrency, algorithms, and data structures
Genuine care about code quality and test infrastructure
Prioritization of security, end-user experience, and business value over 'cool tech'
Interest in reading blockchain protocol white papers and staying up to date with cryptoasset innovations
Emotional connection to the soundtrack of Hamilton
Company
Anchorage Digital
Anchorage Digital is a regulated crypto platform that provides institutions with integrated financial services and infrastructure solutions.
Founded in 2017
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$487MKey Investors
Kohlberg Kravis RobertsGICBlockchain Capital
2021-12-15Series D· $350M
2021-02-25Series C· $80M
2019-07-10Series B· $40M
Leadership Team
Nathan McCauley
Co-Founder and CEO
Diogo Mónica
Co-Founder and Executive Chairman
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