Gemini · 4 days ago
Senior Application Security Engineer
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expGemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded in 2014, focused on providing secure crypto products and services. As a Senior Application Security Engineer, you will protect the company and its customers against application security threats by collaborating with engineering teams and implementing security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Support the Gemini Secure Software Development Lifecycle as an application security subject matter expert through design review, threat modeling, code review, and penetration testing
Collaborate and advise engineering teams on application security best practices and vulnerability remediation
Perform deep-dive security reviews to ensure all Gemini products and services follow secure design principles across our product portfolio (web, mobile, and APIs)
Research, build and drive adoption of high-signal application security automation and secure-by-default frameworks
Create and deliver hands-on software security training to engineering teams to enable engineers at scale
Participate in the Application Security on-call rotation to support engineering teams during incidents
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in application security or similar roles
Ability to perform design reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, or penetration testing with an attacker mindset
Strong background in application security best practices and familiarity with common vulnerabilities (e.g. SSRF, race conditions, privilege escalations, etc.)
Some background in development or scripting experience (Python, Scala, C++, or JavaScript)
Familiarity with and ability to understand business objectives, business context, and security risk
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate on a cross-functional team
Preferred
Experience with microservice architectures
Experience with cloud-native environments
Experience with preventing application security vulnerabilities through secure design patterns, automated tooling, or frameworks
Experience with supply chain security
Benefits
Competitive starting salary
A discretionary annual bonus
Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
Comprehensive health plans
401K with company matching
Paid Parental Leave
Flexible time off
Company
Gemini
Gemini is a licensed digital asset exchange and custodian built for both individuals and institutions.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
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2024 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$499.9MKey Investors
RippleDraper DragonMorgan Creek Digital
2025-09-12IPO
2025-07-10Debt Financing· $75M
2022-06-20Secondary Market· $1M
Leadership Team
Tyler Winklevoss
Co-Founder & CEO
Cameron Winklevoss
Co-founder & President
Recent News
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