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Senior Application Security Engineer

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FalconX

FalconX

201-500 employees

Institutional crypto trading platform for financial institutions

Data & Analytics
Consulting
Hardware
Fintech
Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$164k - $215kAnnually

+ Performance Linked Bonus + Equity + Competitive Benefits Package

Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

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 dealing with digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum. The platform simplifies the trading process by providing clear price discovery and efficient trade execution, allowing institutions to buy and sell cryptocurrencies without concerns about price discrepancies or hidden fees. Trusted by major financial institutions, FalconX tailors its services to hedge funds, asset managers, and proprietary trading firms, ensuring their specific requirements are met. The company offers a range of services including trade execution, credit, treasury management, market making, and prime services, generating revenue through these specialized offerings. FalconX aims to provide a reliable and efficient trading experience for institutional clients in the rapidly evolving crypto market.

Company Stage

Series D

Total Funding

$427M

Headquarters

San Mateo, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

41%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FalconX's partnerships, such as with SignalPlus and Avail, enhance its service offerings and market reach.
  • The company's ability to attract top talent, like Ravi Doshi, strengthens its leadership and expertise in the crypto trading space.
  • FalconX's significant funding and backing from notable investors like GIC and Adams Street Partners provide a strong financial foundation for growth.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny, as evidenced by the $1.7 million fine from the CFTC, could pose ongoing challenges.
  • The highly competitive nature of the crypto trading market requires continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.

What makes FalconX unique

  • FalconX's focus on institutional clients sets it apart from many crypto trading platforms that cater to retail investors.
  • The company's comprehensive suite of services, including trade execution, credit, and treasury management, offers a one-stop solution for financial institutions.
  • FalconX's rapid product innovation and high praise for product velocity make it a standout in the fast-evolving crypto market.