Principal Security Engineer

2 months ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom CIRCLE Full time
About Circle

Circle is a pioneering financial technology company at the forefront of the emerging internet of money, where value can flow freely and securely across borders. Our mission is to create an inclusive financial future, with transparency at our core.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Security Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Security Engineering team, you will be responsible for driving and implementing technical strategies, innovative tooling, research, and processes to ensure the security and integrity of our cloud operations, software development, and fleet of devices and endpoints.

Key Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with product management and software engineering teams to ensure secure design and implementation of applications throughout the SDLC
  • Test web3 and web2 applications and underlying systems for vulnerabilities, and manage remediation through resolution
  • Recommend code changes to eliminate vulnerabilities and automate security tests within the CI/CD pipeline
  • Develop secure coding standards and training materials to empower engineers to write more secure code
  • Research vulnerabilities specific to blockchain technologies and incorporate this knowledge into Circle's security practices
  • Serve as an escalation point to investigate security alerts and identify incidents
  • Investigate vulnerability reports related to Circle products and systems
  • Manage vendors to conduct penetration tests and other security-related projects
  • Influence the continuous improvement of the application security program
  • Support other security team projects such as threat modeling, vulnerability scanning, and audits
Requirements
  • 7+ years of total experience in a cybersecurity role
  • 4+ years of experience as a security engineer leading and driving projects and developing resolutions in cybersecurity
  • Enthusiasm for securing and breaking software
  • Experience with common attack techniques and conducting penetration tests
  • Experience designing software security features, including access control, logging, and monitoring
  • Experience automating security tests in CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience working on applications deployed within AWS and GCP
  • Experience working with blockchains such as Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana
  • Working knowledge of public and private key cryptography
  • Demonstrated familiarity with techniques for making software robust against common attacks
  • Self-motivated and creative problem-solver able to work independently with minimal guidance
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across geographically distributed teams
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and use good judgment to establish order of priorities on the fly
  • Experience working in financial services or financial technology desired
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, cybersecurity, or related field
  • Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or similar will receive favorable consideration
  • Experience with at least several of the following is highly desirable: Solidity, Rust, Go, Move, JSON, and Python
  • Previous experience working in a remote environment is preferred
  • An appetite for work travel when needed
What We Offer
  • This position is eligible for day-one PERM sponsorship for qualified candidates
  • Competitive compensation package, including base pay, annual bonus target, and equity
  • Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
  • Discretionary vacation policy and 10 days of paid sick leave per year
  • 11 paid holidays per year
About Circle

Circle is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.



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