Senior Security Engineer
Lightning LabsAbout the Role
Join our growing engineering organization as a Senior Security Engineer in a hands-on role focused on safeguarding our systems. You will be instrumental in devising and implementing best practices, working across functional teams to ensure comprehensive security coverage for all business aspects.
Responsibilities
- Design and deploy active fuzzing, black+white box testing, and penetration testing infrastructure for open source and production systems.
- Perform security audits and reviews of internal production systems and open source software which interacts with Bitcoin+Lightning in a security-critical manner.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to level up your teammates.
- Create global security policy, standards, guidelines, and procedures to ensure ongoing maintenance of security.
Requirements
- Proven experience in securing web, Bitcoin, and other public-facing network services.
- Expertise in penetration testing and both automated and manual source code security reviews.
- Demonstrated experience and comfort working effectively with highly distributed teams.
Nice-to-Haves
- Experience with Bitcoin and the Lightning Network.
- Knowledge of the cryptographic aspects involved in this domain.
- A passion for our mission of bringing financial freedom to the world and for Bitcoin as a whole.
About Lightning Labs
View companyLightning Labs develops an open payment protocol layer leveraging blockchain technologies and smart contracts. The company focuses on building open-source software for the Lightning Network, enabling fast, cheap, and scalable Bitcoin transactions globally. Its mission is to facilitate private transactions and establish a programmable financial layer for the internet, enhancing Bitcoin's utility and reach through innovative payment solutions designed for speed and efficiency.