Bitgo Verified

Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FinTech, Cybersecurity

Senior Security Application Engineer

New York, NYOnsiteFull TimeSenior$200,000–$235,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Security Application Engineer
FinTech
Web3
Digital Assets
Blockchain
Python
Java
AWS
Terraform
Kubernetes

Nice to have

High-growth startups
Distributed systems
Microservices
Container security
Cloud infrastructure hardening

Role summary

BitGo is seeking a Senior Security Application Engineer to join their team in New York City. This full-time, onsite role focuses on leading the technical execution of the product security strategy for high-growth FinTech and Web3 digital asset platforms. The engineer will integrate automated security controls into the SDLC, secure cloud environments on AWS using Terraform and Kubernetes, and implement advanced data protection. Responsibilities include threat modeling, CI/CD security integration, incident response, and securing AI-integrated applications. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in security engineering, a strong background in FinTech/Web3, and proficiency in Python or Java, AWS, and Kubernetes.

BitGo (NYSE: BTGO) is the digital asset infrastructure company delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, stablecoins, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since 2013, BitGo has focused on accelerating the transition of the financial system to a digital asset economy. BitGo maintains a global presence and multiple regulated entities, including BitGo Bank & Trust, National Association, the first federally chartered digital asset trust bank owned by a publicly traded company. Today, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, financial institutions, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of investors worldwide. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

This role will require being full-time onsite at our New York City office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.

We are seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to lead the technical execution of our product security strategy. This role focuses on securing high-growth FinTech and Web3 digital asset platforms by building end-to-end security programs and integrating automated security controls directly into the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a deep engineering background, hands-on experience defending complex cloud environments, and a passion for securing blockchain-adjacent technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead comprehensive threat modeling and product security architecture reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines utilizing SAST, DAST, and continuous vulnerability management tools.

Architect and implement secure-by-default cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Kubernetes.

Design and deploy robust encryption services, key management systems (KMS), and advanced data protection controls across distributed environments.

Oversee operational security initiatives including corporate bug bounty programs, incident response workflows, and regular penetration testing engagements.

Secure next-generation AI-integrated applications by establishing input/output validation protocols and LLM guardrails.

Engineer proactive defenses to safeguard platform infrastructure against sophisticated adversaries and nation-state-level threats.

Qualifications:

8+ years of experience engineering and scaling end-to-end security programs for high-growth startups.

Proven background securing platforms within FinTech, Web3, and digital asset ecosystems.

Strong engineering proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, and languages such as Python or Java.

Hands-on mastery of container security, Kubernetes orchestration, and AWS infrastructure hardening.

Practical knowledge of implementing technical controls to meet SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance standards.

Deep expertise in securing AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps frameworks, and agentic AI platforms.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.

Why Join BitGo?

Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $200,000 - $235,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined below are also a part of this role's package.

Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:

Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options

100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents

Up to 4% 401k company match

Paid parental leave, Paid vacation

Free commuter/parking pass; near Caltrain

Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks

Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs

Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment

*Benefits may vary based on location

Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.

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