
Senior Crypto Security Engineer
Lightspark
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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Salary
💰 $200,000 - $238,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Perform deep-dive code audits and risk assessments of core protocol implementations and payment channel logic.
- Architect and secure our cloud-native footprint (AWS/GCP).
- Build and maintain the Secure SDLC for our products.
- Design and manage mission-critical Key Management Systems (KMS).
- Develop specialized monitoring for both Cyber threats and On-chain threats.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for engineering teams.
Requirements
- 6+ years in Security Engineering with a proven track record that spans Infrastructure, Application Security, and Blockchain/DeFi.
- Hands-on experience with cryptographic primitives (Elliptic Curve, Schnorr, Merkle Trees) and a fundamental understanding of Layer 2 scaling (Lightning Network).
- High proficiency in Python, Rust or Go.
- A history of identifying vulnerabilities in decentralized protocols or high-scale distributed systems.
- Understanding of how to apply traditional frameworks (NIST, OWASP) to decentralized finance and self-custody.
- A CS degree is ideal, but contributions to open-source security tools or a history of disclosed vulnerabilities also valued.
- Ability to translate complex cryptographic risks into actionable engineering requirements.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage including medical, dental, and vision
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- Company paid life insurance
- 20 paid vacation days a year, as well as paid holidays
- Flexible work schedule
- Matching 401k
- FSA/DCA accounts
- Generous family leave policies
- Annual bonuses
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
Security EngineeringInfrastructure SecurityApplication SecurityBlockchainCryptographic PrimitivesPythonRustGoKey Management SystemsSecure SDLC
Soft Skills
Subject Matter ExpertCommunicationRisk AssessmentProblem SolvingAnalytical Thinking