About the company
Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is also the principal operator of USD Coin (USDC), which has become the fastest growing, regulated and fully reserved dollar digital currency. USDC now stands at more than 45 billion and has supported about $1.4 trillion in transactions over the past year.
Job Summary
What you’ll work on
📍Leading cloud and application security initiatives in collaboration with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams 📍Integrating security controls and testing into CI/CD pipelines to ensure early detection and prevention of vulnerabilities 📍Designing and implementing secure authentication, authorization, logging, and monitoring mechanisms 📍Conducting and coordinating threat modeling, code reviews, and architecture assessments for new and existing systems 📍Managing vulnerability discovery and remediation workflows using tools like Wiz or equivalent cloud-native platforms 📍Partnering with third-party vendors to perform penetration tests and security assessments 📍Investigating escalated security events, triaging incidents, and identifying root causes 📍Researching emerging threats, particularly in blockchain and cloud-native environments, and adapting practices accordingly 📍Contributing to security awareness and training initiatives to uplift secure development practices across engineering
What you’ll bring to Circle
📍Core Requirements 📍7+ years of experience in security engineering, with a focus on cloud and application security 📍Proven track record leading security projects and influencing security decisions in complex technical environments 📍Hands-on experience with cloud security platforms (e.g., Wiz, Orca, Prisma Cloud) and public cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) 📍Strong understanding of SAST, DAST, IaC scanning, and secure software development lifecycle practices 📍Familiarity with container and orchestration security (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker) 📍Experience designing and implementing detection logic, security controls, and automated guardrails 📍Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (e.g., Python, Go, JavaScript) 📍Ability to work cross-functionally, lead initiatives, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
The future of finance is here — whether you’re interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, or remote web3 jobs, there’s a perfect role waiting for you.
