Security Engineer at Ethena

Are you ready to help us build a future where the synthetic dollar is no longer reliant on traditional banking infrastructure? At Ethena Labs, we are creating a crypto-native synthetic dollar protocol and an Internet Bond that accrues rewards through a delta-neutral derivatives portfolio. Our team is composed of experts with deep backgrounds in traditional finance and crypto engineering from organizations like Paradigm, Wintermute, and Chainlink. We are backed by major trading entities and exchanges, and we invite you to join our mission to solve one of the most significant challenges in the crypto space today.

What you bring

We are seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join our team on a full-time, remote basis. You will be responsible for safeguarding our platform by designing robust security architectures for both on-chain and off-chain components. Your expertise in crypto, security architecture, and threat modeling will be vital as we continue to scale. The ideal candidate for this position will reside outside of the United States within the GMT +/- 4 hours time zone.

• Design and implement comprehensive security architectures to protect our platform against emerging vulnerabilities.
• Perform regular threat modeling, security hardening, and vulnerability assessments across our entire technology stack.
• Lead incident response efforts and conduct penetration testing to ensure our systems remain resilient.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should possess at least seven years of hands-on experience in security engineering or DevSecOps. We look for candidates who have a strong grasp of full-stack software security, including back-end and DevOps environments. You should be proficient in securing CI/CD pipelines and have a solid understanding of object-oriented programming and design patterns. We value individuals who can communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical team members. A degree in Computer Science or Information Security is preferred, and professional certifications such as CISSP or OSCP are considered a significant advantage. Experience with crypto custody solutions, including multisig, MPC, and HSM architectures, is highly desirable.

What we offer

We provide a collaborative and forward-thinking environment where you can make a meaningful impact on the future of decentralized finance. We are committed to supporting our team members through the following benefits:

• Fully remote work environment.
• Flexible working hours to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about our mission to separate the dollar from the state and want to contribute to the next generation of decentralized financial technology, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application, and our team will be in touch after reviewing your background and experience.