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Senior Security Application Engineer

BitGo - Palo Alto, CA, United States - In-office - posted 2026-09-15

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Salary: USD 200,000 - 235,000 / annual

BitGo (NYSE: BTGO) is a digital asset infrastructure company providing custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, stablecoins, and settlement services. The company operates as a regulated trust bank and serves thousands of institutions, exchanges, and platforms globally. You will lead the technical execution of BitGo's product security strategy, focusing on securing high-growth FinTech and Web3 digital asset platforms. This role requires deep engineering expertise and hands-on experience defending complex cloud environments, with a particular focus on blockchain-adjacent technologies. Key responsibilities include: - Leading comprehensive threat modeling and product security architecture reviews with cross-functional teams - Integrating security automation into CI/CD pipelines using SAST, DAST, and continuous vulnerability management tools - Architecting and implementing secure-by-default cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Kubernetes - Designing and deploying robust encryption services, key management systems (KMS), and advanced data protection controls across distributed environments - Overseeing operational security initiatives including corporate bug bounty programs, incident response workflows, and penetration testing engagements - Securing next-generation AI-integrated applications by establishing input/output validation protocols and LLM guardrails - Engineering proactive defenses against sophisticated adversaries and nation-state-level threats This is a full-time onsite role at the Palo Alto office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving. 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 equivalent technical field

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