Description:

As a Security Engineer at Privy, you will work at the intersection of distributed systems and blockchain security, focusing on practical defense to secure products used by millions of people and the infrastructure that supports them.
You will help build and maintain the security posture of the organization, collaborating with experienced security leaders and exceptional engineering talent.
Your role will involve establishing and improving baseline security practices across the organization as a member of the security team.
You will triage and respond to security alerts from EDR, dependency scanners, and other tools.
Collaboration with engineering teams will be essential to enhance security in the development pipeline, including CI/CD and GitHub.
You will provide security guidance to internal teams and customer developers, respond to and remediate bug bounty reports, and develop deep knowledge of the technology stack, including client, backend, infrastructure, TEEs, and security policies.
Advising customers on secure implementation patterns and remediating security vulnerabilities will be part of your responsibilities.
You will explore and implement innovative security options that differentiate Privy from its competitors.

Requirements:

You must have 5+ years of experience in security engineering or related fields.
Experience with implementing or maintaining security systems in production environments is required.
You should be comfortable making changes to production environments.
A solid understanding of modern web security best practices and common vulnerabilities is necessary.
You must possess the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
A collaborative approach to security that emphasizes education and enablement is essential.
You should have a genuine excitement about all things security.

Privy offers a dynamic work environment that values creativity, empathy, and a builder's mindset.
The company promotes a culture of security that empowers developers and protects users through intuitive interfaces and thoughtful implementation.
Employees are encouraged to experiment, question assumptions, and pursue innovative approaches to make security more effective and less burdensome.
Privy is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committing to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of background, identity, or status.