Full-Time

Senior Application Security Engineer

Posted on 5/6/2024

FalconX

FalconX

201-500 employees

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$164k - $215kAnnually

+ Performance Linked Bonus + Equity + Competitive Benefits Package

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Python
Git
Java
Requirements
  • At least 8+ years of experience in software engineering, architecture, and software security
  • We’re looking for a seasoned software security architect who understands secure software development and has a strong understanding of DevSecOps architecture
  • You understand secure engineering best practices and propose solutions to both technically savvy and non-technical audiences
  • You know the software security secure development best practices specific to development languages and frameworks
  • You know the security tooling landscape and have implemented security programs at organizations with complex application architecture
  • You have a growth mindset, push yourself toward excellence, and focus on continuous functional improvements
  • You have a passion for cyber security demonstrated through participation/leadership in conferences, webinars, Capture the Flag (CTF), TryHackMe, Bug Bounty, Submission of CVEs and/or personal projects
  • Strong understanding of past, current, and emerging security exploits
  • 5+ years of previous experience with software security initiatives and/or transformations
  • Knowledge of OWASP Top 10, Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Static Application Security Testing (SAST), API Security Testing Tools, Automated Mobile Testing Tools, BSIMM, OpenSAMM and Threat Modeling tools
  • At least one security certification (ex CISSP, OSCP, GWEB, CEH, GRTP, GWEB)
  • Experience with multiple languages such as Java, Rust, Python, and/or Java Script
  • Understand how to detect and prioritize front-end, API's, Microservices, and Container vulnerabilities
  • Familiar with common build/automation tooling: ex Jenkins, GIT
Responsibilities
  • Provide subject matter expertise, roadmaps, strategies, and reference architectures for application and product security
  • Provide thought leadership in the areas of security tool automation, optimization, application vulnerability management, and strategies for risk reduction
  • Create a design of comprehensive architectural patterns for secure development standards for front-end, APIs, and mobile
  • Develop and maintain application security policies, standards, and guidelines and ensure their adherence across projects
  • Develop a strategy to automate software security vulnerability verification throughout the development process
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineers to identify application-based vulnerabilities, design secure application architectures, and guide the integration of security measures into the development process
  • Create architecture design for tool integrations and implement tooling within CI/CD pipeline, limit manual testing and troubleshooting
  • Lead security engineer and software engineer training related to high-risk security risks
  • Evaluate products for security gaps through threat modeling and pen testing

FalconX operates an Institutional Crypto Trading Platform that focuses on the needs of financial institutions in the digital assets market, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform simplifies trading by providing clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing institutions to buy and sell digital assets without concerns about price discrepancies or hidden fees. FalconX is trusted by major financial institutions, highlighting its reliability and effectiveness. It offers tailored solutions for hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms, ensuring their specific requirements are met. The company provides a range of services, including trade execution, credit, treasury management, market making, and prime services, generating revenue through these offerings. FalconX aims to streamline digital asset trading for institutional clients, making it easier and more reliable.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$415.4M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

-1%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Arbelos Markets strengthens FalconX's position in the crypto derivatives market.
  • Launch of auto-liquidation service enhances capital efficiency for APAC crypto miners.
  • New FX desk in London expands FalconX's service offerings into traditional markets.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition in crypto derivatives could pressure FalconX's profit margins.
  • Regulatory scrutiny may impact the adoption of FalconX's auto-liquidation service in APAC.
  • Expansion into FX market may lead to integration challenges and operational risks.

What makes FalconX unique

  • FalconX eliminates slippage and hidden fees using advanced data science techniques.
  • The platform is trusted by major financial institutions for its reliability and effectiveness.
  • FalconX offers a comprehensive suite of services tailored for institutional clients.

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Benefits

Hybrid Work Options

Performance Bonus

Company Equity

INACTIVE