Senior Security Application Engineer

BitGo; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Bonus and equity

100% company paid health insurance

401k company match

Paid parental leave

Free meals and snacks

Job summary

BitGo, the leading digital asset security company in Palo Alto, seeks a Senior Application Security Engineer to drive the security program across FinTech and Web3 platforms. You will lead threat modeling, secure software development lifecycle integration, and cloud hardening in AWS with Terraform and Kubernetes.

Ideal candidates have deep engineering background in distributed systems, hands-on security controls, and experience with SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance, plus AI/ML security

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead threat modeling and product security architecture reviews with cross-functional teams.
• Integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines using SAST, DAST, and vulnerability management tools.
• Architect and implement secure-by-default AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Kubernetes.
• Design and deploy encryption services, KMS, and data protection controls across distributed environments.
• Oversee security initiatives including bug bounty programs, incident response, and pen-testing.
• Secure AI/ML lifecycles and guardrails for AI-enabled applications.
• Defend platform infrastructure against advanced threats and nation-state actors.

Skills

Python

Java

Distributed systems

Security engineering

AI/ML security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Terraform

Kubernetes

AWS

SAST/DAST tools

Job description

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.

This role will require being full-time onsite at our Palo Alto 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 on 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.