Security Application Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Security Application Engineer (Web3): Building end-to-end security programs and integrating automated controls for digital asset platforms with an accent on cloud infrastructure and product security strategy. Focus on threat modeling, securing AI-integrated applications, and defending against sophisticated nation-state threats.

Location: Full-time onsite at the Palo Alto office, USA

Salary: $200,000 - $245,000 USD base salary

Company

hirify.global is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.

What you will do

• Lead 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 (KMS), and data protection controls.
• Oversee corporate bug bounty programs, incident response workflows, and regular penetration testing.
• Secure next-generation AI-integrated applications by establishing input/output validation protocols and LLM guardrails.

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 engineering proficiency in distributed systems, microservices, and languages such as Python or Java.
• Hands-on mastery of container security, Kubernetes orchestration, and AWS infrastructure hardening.
• Practical knowledge of implementing technical controls to meet SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliance standards.
• Deep expertise in securing AI/ML lifecycles, MLOps frameworks, and agentic AI platforms.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive base salary, annual performance bonus, and stock options.
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents.
• Up to 4% 401k company match.
• Paid parental leave and paid vacation.
• Free commuter/parking pass and free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Custom computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needs.