Full-Time

Senior Security Engineer

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Phantom

Phantom

51-200 employees

Multi-chain crypto wallet for digital assets

Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$200k - $230kAnnually

+ Equity + Benefits

Senior

Remote in USA

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
JavaScript
TypeScript
Blockchain
Cryptography
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience in offensive security techniques, with a focus on blockchain technology and cryptography.
  • Strong understanding of security risks, vulnerabilities and concepts in web and mobile applications.
  • Proficient in code review for JavaScript & Typescript with a strong understanding of application security threats and offensive security techniques.
  • Write PoC’s to prove vulnerabilities, review and ensure that patch code meets the standards set by the repository owners and maintainers.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
  • Perform regular security assessments on new projects, infrastructure and code.
  • Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities in code, systems and networks through manual testing, automated tools, threat modeling and threat intelligence.
  • Keep up to date with the latest offensive security techniques, application security threats, and best practices in the blockchain space, and recommend improvements to security posture.
  • Write detailed reports of your findings and present them to management and technical teams, and help to prevent real-world attacks.
  • Work with development teams to implement secure coding practices and to ensure the integrity of cryptographic functions.
  • Collaborate with other teams such as development and platform to ensure that security is integrated throughout the organization.
  • Participate in incident response and incident management activities.
  • Leading large cross-team projects.

Phantom.app provides a multi-chain cryptocurrency wallet that allows users to manage various digital assets across different blockchain networks. The wallet features a user-friendly interface, enabling users to store, stake, and earn rewards on their tokens, as well as swap them quickly and affordably. It stands out by integrating with major NFT marketplaces, allowing users to showcase and manage their NFT collections easily. The company's goal is to create a secure platform where users have full control over their funds while navigating the cryptocurrency and NFT markets.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$115.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

43%

2 year growth

93%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Phantom's user base tripled to 3.2 million MAUs by January 2024.
  • Partnerships with Sui and Transak enhance Phantom's multichain and payment capabilities.
  • Integration with dYdX facilitated $250 million in trading volume on Solana.

What critics are saying

  • Competitors like Best Wallet offer superior user interfaces, challenging Phantom's market position.
  • Rapid user growth may strain Phantom's infrastructure and customer support.
  • Reliance on Solana's ecosystem poses risks due to past service outages.

What makes Phantom unique

  • Phantom offers a multi-chain wallet supporting Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and Bitcoin.
  • The wallet integrates with major NFT marketplaces for easy NFT management and trading.
  • Phantom prioritizes security with self-custodial features and scam detection tools.

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Benefits

Competitive salary and equity.

Comprehensive insurance (medical/dental/vision) — 100% covered.

Stipend for your ideal remote / WFH set-up: laptop, headphones, and any other work gear you may need.

Flexible hours and a long-standing, supportive remote environment.

Monthly co-working space and mobile phone expense.

Unlimited vacation: Take time when you need it (and we really mean it).