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BTSE

Digital asset exchange and white-label tech

Principal Security Architect - On-Chain Security & Custody

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
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About the job

Requirements
  • At least 10 years of experience in information security, with a proven track record as a security architect or technical lead securing digital-asset custody, high-throughput crypto platforms, or regulated financial infrastructure.
  • Direct operational experience securing crypto custody, with deep expertise in wallet architecture, Multi-Party Computation, Hardware Security Modules, key ceremonies, and signing-policy design.
  • Strong cloud security fundamentals, with AWS preferred, in a regulated environment and practical experience mapping security controls to licensing conditions such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, and NIST.
  • Demonstrated experience running threat modeling, risk assessments, and incident response, and translating technical cryptographic risk into business and regulatory impact for non-security teams and regulators.
  • Comfort operating in a matrixed security model and collaborating with dedicated IAM, application security, security operations center, and infrastructure security teams rather than owning those central functions outright.
Responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end security architecture for the custody stack, including HSM/MPC key management, transaction authorization, signing quorums, address whitelisting, hot/cold wallet segregation, key ceremonies, delegated cold custodians, and secure staking deposit and withdrawal paths.
  • Establish crypto-specific baseline standards, privileged-access controls, and secure software development lifecycle requirements within the multi-account AWS environment, partnering with central infrastructure security, application security, and IAM teams on delivery.
  • Define custody and blockchain detection use cases for the security operations center and directly manage incident response procedures for crypto-specific scenarios, including key compromise, unauthorized transactions, and on-chain incidents, alongside Corporate Security.
  • Conduct threat modeling and security reviews across internal ledger mechanics, balance idempotency, withdrawal sequencing, and smart contract integrations to protect transaction money-path integrity.
  • Direct security assessments and ongoing assurance for external custody providers, execution systems, blockchain analytics, Travel Rule tools, and treasury integrations using group vendor security processes.
  • Own control mapping against international regulatory standards, including MiCA, DORA, FCA, and MAS, and collaborate with Global Market Teams to maintain compliance during international expansion.
Desired Qualifications
  • Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, containers, Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, API security, Python for automation, Web3 dependency supply-chain assurance, or industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCSP, and CCSSA.
  • Professional fluency in spoken and written Mandarin to support regional market operations and cross-functional engineering collaboration.

About the company

BTSE is a digital asset exchange that enables users to trade cryptocurrencies on a secure, easy-to-use platform for institutions, retail traders, and new entrants. It operates a trading engine with order matching and liquidity, and also sells white-label exchange technology so other platforms can offer crypto trading under their brands. Its technology has been adopted widely in the industry, helping BTSE scale its ecosystem and connect traditional finance with digital assets. The goal is to be the go-to platform for crypto by providing reliable trading and expanding the crypto ecosystem through licensing and partnerships.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$22M

Headquarters

Costa Rica

Founded

2018

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What believers are saying

  • BTSE signed Solidus Labs on October 1, 2026, strengthening surveillance and compliance.
  • BTSE launched an API Broker Program on August 7, 2026, targeting brokered trading flow.
  • BTSE’s June 30, 2026 KYC cutoff should clean accounts and reduce fraud losses.

What critics are saying

  • BTSE still bars the United States, Canada, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, and the EU.
  • BTSE UK service ended February 21, 2025, shrinking access and brand trust.
  • If Bhutan or Indonesia regulators tighten crypto rules, BTSE loses its newest growth engines.

What makes BTSE unique

  • BTSE pairs exchange, payments, and white-label infrastructure across institutional and retail markets.
  • BTSE Bhutan won a Financial Services License on September 29, 2026.
  • BTSE launched Indonesia in July 2026 through a regulated joint venture with PT Aset Kripto Internasional.

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Benefits

  • Remote Work Options
  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Paid Vacation
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Wellness Program
  • Mental Health Support
  • Conference Attendance Budget
  • Professional Development Budget
  • Stock Options
  • Company Equity
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan

Growth & Insights and Company News

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