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

Stock options

Health insurance

401k match

Parental leave

Paid vacation

Free meals

Equipment & workspace

Great colleagues

Location-based benefits

Job summary

BitGo in Palo Alto is seeking a Senior Application Security Engineer to lead the security program for our FinTech and Web3 platforms, building end-to-end security controls into the software development lifecycle and securing cloud environments.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years' experience, strong Python/Java, AWS, Kubernetes, SOC 2 Type II and GDPR knowledge, and proven expertise in AI/ML security and incident response.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience engineering and scaling end-to-end security programs for high-growth startups.
• Proven background securing FinTech, Web3, and digital asset ecosystems.
• Strong engineering proficiency in distributed systems and languages such as Python or Java.
• Hands-on mastery of container security, Kubernetes, and AWS infrastructure hardening.
• Practical knowledge of SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance requirements.
• Deep expertise in securing AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps, and agentic AI platforms.

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 cloud infrastructure on AWS 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-enabled applications by establishing input/output validation and guardrails for LLMs.
• Develop proactive defenses to protect platform infrastructure against sophisticated threats.

Skills

Python

Java

Cloud security

Kubernetes

AWS

Threat modeling

Security architecture

SOC 2 Type II

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Terraform

SAST/DAST

Job description

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 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 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.