Junior Security Engineer
Core
Junior Security Engineer responsible for identifying weaknesses, closing loopholes, and empowering Product and Engineering teams to ship quickly without compromising security.
Role type
Junior Security Engineer
Builds
Internal security tools, libraries, and automation
Domain
Fintech / Programmable Banking
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Adversary-first mindset, familiarity with attacker tools and techniques, knowledge of OWASP Top 10, programming in Go/Python/TypeScript, ability to explain security concepts
Preferred skills
Experience with blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency systems, experience with security tooling, CTFs, bug bounties, open-source security contributions, prior internship or work in a fast-moving startup
Technologies
Go, Python, TypeScript, OWASP Top 10
Responsibilities
Review platform and product code to identify security issues, build internal tools and automation for security testing, continuously test applications for vulnerabilities, support third-party security reviews and penetration tests, educate engineering teams on secure coding practices, stay current on emerging threats and attack techniques
Seniority
Junior, hands-on IC with mentorship