Security Engineer

Overview Security Engineer role at Paradigm About ParadexParadex isn’t just another decentralized exchange—it’s a Super App. We’ve combined three powerful financial primitives: Exchange, Asset Management, and Borrow/Lend Markets, all seamlessly composable and accessible through one unified account that uses your entire portfolio as collateral, including any spot and derivative assets. Trade, earn, borrow, lend, and grow your on-chain identity—all in one place. Backed by top-tier investors and incubated by Paradigm, we are scaling rapidly. Come help us grow Your Mission As a vital member of our security team, you\'ll lead complex security initiatives across Paradex, serving as technical authority on security architecture and best practices. You\'ll architect robust security systems that protect our blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, and digital assets while driving security strategy through technical excellence and cross-functional collaboration. Your expertise will be crucial in embedding security into every layer of our platform and championing security culture across the organization. What You'll Do Design & Secure: Architect and implement comprehensive security solutions for blockchain infrastructure, smart contracts, digital asset custody, cryptographic systems, and organizational security. Lead & Respond: Drive critical security initiatives and serve as technical authority during incident response and complex security assessments. Influence & Strategize: Shape company-wide security strategy by evaluating emerging threats, recommending tools and frameworks, and partnering with leadership to balance security with business objectives. Embed & Champion: Integrate security into product development through design reviews and threat modeling, elevating security knowledge and culture across the organization. What You'll Bring Expertise: 7+ years in security engineering with proven ability to lead complex technical projects. Blockchain Security: Strong knowledge of blockchain technology, smart contract security, and common vulnerabilities (reentrancy, front-running, oracle manipulation). Technical: Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Python, Solidity) and experience with security tools (SIEM, vulnerability scanners, static/dynamic analysis). Cloud & Infrastructure: Cloud security experience (AWS/GCP/Azure) with deep knowledge of IAM, network security, authentication systems, and securing distributed systems. Leadership: Excellent communication skills and strong judgment in risk assessment and security trade-offs, with ability to balance paranoia and pragmatism. Exceptional Candidates Bring Crypto Native: Background at a cryptocurrency exchange, DeFi protocol, or blockchain infrastructure company with hands-on exposure to high-stakes security operations and incident response. Technical Depth: Experience with formal verification, symbolic execution, or advanced security testing methodologies, along with certifications such as OSCP, GIAC, or equivalent. Security Leadership: Contributions to open-source security projects, security research publications, or a track record of discovering and responsibly disclosing vulnerabilities. Compliance: Experience with compliance frameworks (SOC 2) and securing systems in regulated environments. Security Mindset: Deep curiosity about emerging attack vectors and defensive techniques in crypto, with the ability to think like an attacker while building pragmatic defenses. Your Perks & Benefits Competitive Pay: Top-tier compensation in the industry. Generous PTO: Unlimited vacation. Full Benefits: Comprehensive packages tailored by country. Tech\' budget: 3,000 USD for your first-year setup. Details Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Information Technology Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Paradigm by 2x #J-18808-Ljbffr