Full-Time

Senior Security Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Shakepay

Shakepay

51-200 employees

Digital currency platform for Canadians

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Senior

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in Canada

Remote position available only for candidates eligible to work in Canada.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
AWS

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • 5+ years of broad Security experience, including but not limited to; Enterprise & Operational Security, Incident Response, Offensive Security, GRC, and Product Security.
  • 5+ years experience in a cloud environment (AWS preferred)
  • Proficiency in a high-level programming language for building and maintaining our alerting capabilities and to automate Security tasks
  • Clear sense ownership and exceptional communication skills to manage expectations, timing, scope, and priority of the work you’re responsible for
  • Passion for scaling Security through simplicity and enabling a Security first culture
  • Experience in a highly regulated environment (preferably a startup)
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with across all of Shakepay to design and drive high impact solutions with the right balance between security, customer experience, and product growth
  • Be a subject matter expert and mentor across multiple domains within security and provide impactful output that can be ingested by both operational and engineering focused teams
  • Manage relationships, internally and externally, regarding Security processes, services, and vendors.
  • Lead threat modeling discussions for both existing production systems and systems in development
  • Own maintaining and improving our Zero Trust environment
  • Build, tune, and automate alert responses in code
  • Participate in an on-call rotation and serve as the technical lead during incidents
  • Participate in governance, compliance, and regulatory audits (SOC2, ISO 27001, PCI, etc.)
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with software development and ability to impact product directly
  • Knowledge of the technology behind Bitcoin
  • Experience with Git (GitHub preferred) for project and process management
  • Cryptography knowledge

Shakepay is a digital currency platform based in Canada that enables users to buy, sell, and manage Bitcoin and Ethereum quickly. The platform features a mobile app and web interface designed for easy cryptocurrency transactions, catering to both beginners and experienced users. Shakepay generates revenue through transaction fees and spreads on buy/sell orders. A standout feature is the 'Shakepay Card,' a prepaid Visa card that allows users to spend their cryptocurrency directly, converting it to Canadian dollars at the time of purchase. The company prioritizes security and ensures that users have control over their digital assets, with all transactions being final and irreversible. Shakepay exclusively serves Canadian residents and complies with local regulations.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$32.2M

Headquarters

Montreal, Canada

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-8%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Shakepay's new everyday payments feature meets growing demand for affordable financial services.
  • The $44 million Series A funding supports expansion of Bitcoin-focused products.
  • Increased cryptocurrency adoption among Canadian retailers offers new partnership opportunities for Shakepay.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from Canadian fintech companies could erode Shakepay's market share.
  • Volatility in Bitcoin and Ethereum prices poses risks to Shakepay's revenue model.
  • Regulatory changes in Canada could impact Shakepay's operations and compliance costs.

What makes Shakepay unique

  • Shakepay offers a unique Shakepay Card for real-time cryptocurrency spending in Canada.
  • The platform provides seamless Interac e-Transfers within Canada, enhancing user convenience.
  • Shakepay emphasizes security and user control, ensuring all transactions are final and irreversible.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Remote Work Options

Professional Development Budget

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Stock Options

Home Office Stipend