Lightspark

Senior Crypto Security Engineer

Lightspark

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Los AngelesCaliforniaUnited 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