We’re looking for a Wallet Security Engineer to lead the charge in designing, implementing, and continuously improving wallet infrastructure security — safeguarding digital assets for both the company and our customers. You’ll play a key role in defending against external threats, insider risk, and operational failure across both custodial and non-custodial systems.
This is a mission-critical role for someone who thrives at the intersection of security, cryptography, and blockchain infrastructure.
What You'll Be Doing :
1. Wallet Infrastructure & Security Design
- Design, secure, and maintain both hot and cold wallet infrastructures
- Implement and manage multisig, TSS (threshold signature schemes), and HSMs
- Monitor on-chain activity and wallet transactions for suspicious patterns
2. Custody Systems Engineering
Collaborate with engineering to architect secure custodial and non-custodial systemsEnforce RBAC, secure key management, and provisioning protocolsBuild out robust backup, recovery, and failover processes3. Threat Modeling & Risk Management
Identify and mitigate wallet-related vulnerabilitiesParticipate in internal red teaming, code audits, and pen testsMaintain updated threat models and internal security policies4. Incident Response
Lead response efforts for wallet-related incidents or breachesConduct postmortems, root cause analyses, and implement prevention strategiesDevelop incident playbooks to reduce response time and impact5. Compliance & Security Audits
Ensure wallet security systems meet relevant regulatory frameworksSupport and prepare for third-party audits and penetration assessments6. Monitoring & Automation
Deploy monitoring tools to track and detect wallet anomalies in real timeAutomate key rotation, access reviews, and security event alertsWhat You Bring
3–7 years in cybersecurity, preferably within crypto or fintechDeep understanding of cryptographic systems (ECDSA, Schnorr, Shamir's Secret Sharing, etc.)Hands-on experience with HSMs, TSS, MPC, and advanced key management systemsFamiliarity with leading blockchain platforms (Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana)Awareness of smart contract vulnerabilities (especially for DeFi / DEX)Solid understanding of cloud security, containers, and CI / CD pipelinesProficiency in Go, Rust, Python, or Solidity is a strong plusSecurity certifications (CISSP, OSCP, CEH, etc.) are a bonus but not requiredWho You’ll Work With
Infrastructure, DevOps, and Blockchain Engineering teamsLegal, compliance, and risk teamsExternal audit firms, wallet vendors, and security researchersMake sure to follow us here to get our most live jobs https : / / www.linkedin.com / company / cryptorecruit
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