Security Application Engineer

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
• Oversee operational security initiatives including bug bounty programs, incident response, and penetration testing
• 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

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience engineering and scaling end-to-end security programs
• Proven background securing platforms within FinTech, Web3, or digital asset ecosystems
• Strong engineering proficiency in distributed systems 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 for SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employees, partners, and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation
• Free commuter/parking pass near Caltrain
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
• Computer equipment and workplace furniture tailored to your needs

About the Company

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and serves thousands of institutions, including the industry's top brands and exchanges.