Senior Security Application Engineer

As a Senior Security Application Engineer at BitGo, you lead the technical execution of product security strategy for a digital asset infrastructure company serving thousands of institutions. You focus on securing high-growth FinTech and Web3 platforms by building end-to-end security programs and integrating automated security controls directly into the software development lifecycle. You bring a deep engineering background, hands-on experience defending complex cloud environments, and expertise in securing blockchain-adjacent technologies. This role is full-time onsite at our New York City office.

What you'll do

• Lead comprehensive threat modeling and product security architecture reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines using 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 and output validation protocols and LLM guardrails
• Engineer proactive defenses to safeguard platform infrastructure against sophisticated adversaries and nation-state-level threats

What you bring

• 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 and ML lifecycles, MLOps frameworks, and agentic AI platforms
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field

What we offer

• Base salary of $200,000-$235,000 USD depending on leveling and location, plus equity and an annual performance bonus
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation
• Free commuter and parking pass near Caltrain
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs

About BitGo

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 maintained 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, serving thousands of institutions and millions of investors worldwide.