Senior Security Application Engineer
BitGo provides institutional-grade digital asset custody, wallets, staking, trading, and settlement services through regulated infrastructure and qualified custodians.
Maintainer signals as of 8/23/2026
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About BitGo
BitGo delivers digital asset infrastructure including qualified custody from regulated trust companies, multi-signature wallet technology, institutional staking services, prime brokerage trading and lending, and real-time settlement through the Go Network platform.
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About the Role
Lead the technical execution of BitGo's product security strategy, securing high-growth FinTech and Web3 digital asset platforms through end-to-end security programs and automated controls integrated into the software development lifecycle. The role is full-time onsite at the Palo Alto office.
Requirements
- 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 proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, Python, or Java.
- Hands-on mastery of container security, Kubernetes, and AWS infrastructure hardening.
- Knowledge of SOC 2 Type II and GDPR technical controls.
- Deep expertise in AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps frameworks, and agentic AI platforms.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or an equivalent technical field.
Responsibilities
- Lead comprehensive threat modeling and product security architecture reviews in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Integrate security automation into CI/CD pipelines utilizing SAST, DAST, and continuous vulnerability management tools.
- Architect and implement secure-by-default cloud infrastructure on AWS using Terraform and Kubernetes.
- Design and deploy robust encryption services, key management systems, and advanced data protection controls across distributed environments.
- Oversee corporate bug bounty programs, incident response workflows, and regular penetration testing engagements.
- Secure AI-integrated applications through input/output validation protocols and LLM guardrails.
- Engineer proactive defenses against sophisticated adversaries and nation-state-level threats.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
- 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
- Up to 4% 401(k) company match
- Paid parental leave and paid vacation
- Free commuter/parking pass near Caltrain
- Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks
- Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs
- Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment