Gemini · 20 hours ago
Senior Security Engineer, Threat Detection & Response
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $200K/yrGemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded in 2014, offering a wide range of crypto products and services. The Senior Security Engineer will be responsible for designing, building, and automating detection and response solutions, while also engaging in incident response and analysis of security threats.
CryptocurrencyFinanceFinancial ServicesFinTechWeb3
Responsibilities
Own individual security solutions throughout their lifecycle, including design, development, and deployment, in order to continuously improve Gemini’s ability to detect and respond to advanced, targeted threats
Develop and improve processes and tools that supports the team rapidly iterating and responding to threats Gemini faces
Engage in incident response and investigation efforts
Analyze technical threat data to extract TTPs, malware techniques, and adversary methods
Create and enhance countermeasures and detections for malware, attacker techniques, threat actor methodology, and suspicious events associated with intelligence obtained by the Gemini Team
Produce well documented, resilient and manageable code that supports the streamlining and automation of the above
Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers on the team in their growth and implementation of the above
Qualification
Required
Significant DFIR/Threat Detection and Response experience
Scripting proficiency in a common programming language (e.g. Python, Go)
Hands-on familiarity with CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and microservices
Aptitude in the use of containerization technologies (eg. Docker)
Experience in the design and implementation of detection signatures spanning multiple security log sources (Splunk, EDR, etc.)
Able to troubleshoot and debug issues, and demonstrate a methodical approach to root cause analysis
Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the ability to interact effectively with leadership, engineers, vendors and peers
Preferred
Familiarity in the use of container orchestration systems (e.g. Kubernetes)
Experience applying CI/CD concepts to the development and deployment of security detection mechanisms and tools
Experience in host and memory forensics (including live response) for Windows, OSX, and / or Linux
Experience with the analysis of new log and data sources and methodically incorporating them into a detection pipeline
Practical experience applying analysis frameworks (e.g Kill Chain, ATT&CK, etc)
Experience in automating any of the above using existing APIs and tools
Benefits
Competitive starting pay
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.
Founded in 2014
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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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
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