Nodejs Application Security Engineer
Posted on 3/24/2023
INACTIVE
Ava Labs

201-500 employees

Smart contracts platform for dApps
Company Overview
AVA Labs makes it simple to launch finance applications using blockchain technology–with highly scalable and efficient networks, customizable public and private blockchains, the capability to create any digital asset, and more. They are empowering people to build an open, simple, and democratic internet of finance.
Crypto & Web3

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$682M

Founded

2018

Headquarters

New York, New York

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

14%

2 year growth

70%
Locations
Remote • New York, NY, USA
Experience Level
Entry
Junior
Mid
Senior
Expert
Desired Skills
JavaScript
Node.js
Blockchain
Go
CategoriesNew
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • 5+ years of experience working in security engineering, security experience in web3 preferred
  • 2+ years in a start-up environment
  • Experience in threat modeling system designs and implementation-how they scale, how they should fit together, and how they're likely to break
  • Experience in design reviews and conducting code reviews with an eye for security vulnerabilities
  • In-depth technical knowledge of application security, with an emphasis on front-end, web application, and mobile security
  • Track record of success with triaging findings from security tools, bug bounty programs, and the external research community
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages (Node.js/Javascript, Golang experience also looked upon favorably)
  • Ability to analyze and solve complex problems
  • Thorough attention to detail and high organizational skills
  • Passion for crypto/web3 and eagerness to consume latest news and developments, especially as it relates to web3 security
Responsibilities
  • Work with frontend developers and product owners to ensure secure design and development of applications
  • Be the NodeJS/Javascript/Frontend technology security expert to the team and effectively communicate information to technical and non-technical team members
  • Recognize security needs and recommend suitable technologies and controls
  • Design and build security tools integrated with the CI/CD pipeline
  • Provide technical security direction to frontend developers of the team
  • Respond to security alerts
  • Make risk assessments of new tools and security recommendations for their use