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Anchorage Digital · 2 days ago

Member of Technical Staff, Security Engineering

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

Anchorage 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 code for cryptographic controls, lead security initiatives, and ensure the company's security strategy aligns with its objectives.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinancial ServicesFinTechSoftware

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

CryptographySecure codingSecurity ArchitectureThreat ModelingHardware Security ModulesAuthentication mechanismsProblem-solvingCommunicationCollaboration

Required

Deep understanding of modern cryptography: Proficiency in symmetric and asymmetric encryption, hashing algorithms, key management, and cryptographic protocols. Blockchain protocols experience is a plus

Secure coding expertise: Demonstrated ability to write secure, efficient, and well-documented code in Go, C++, C, and Rust, with a focus on cryptographic implementations

Systems thinking: Ability to analyze complex systems, identify potential vulnerabilities, and design robust security solutions within a distributed architecture. Experience with Hardware Security Modules is a plus

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