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It is also a world-leading provider of digital asset infrastructure solutions to banks, corporations and private companies. Using blockchain technology, Taurus platform covers cryptocurrencies, tokenized securities, tokenized assets (such as NFTs), digital currencies, and stable coins.\nWe are looking for ambitious and driven individuals to support our fast global growth.\nTasks\nA deeply hands-on, individual-contributor role where you'll raise the security bar of the product itself. You're the security partner engineers want in the room: someone who can open a diff, understand the attack surface, build the automation that enforces the fix, and ship it the same day. Much of that surface is cryptographic (keys, signing, HSMs, and the trust boundary around them), so that's where you'll have the most impact.\nResponsibilities\nOwn product security for all applicable digital asset products: Taurus-PROTECT, Taurus-CAPITAL, Taurus-EXPLORER and Taurus-NETWORK. Contribute to financial services product security.\n\nContribute to security architecture for HSMs, confidential computing, MPC, and cryptographic systems\n\nPerform security reviews of application code, cryptographic workflows, smart contracts, HSM integrations, and enclave-based components\n\nModel threats of new features and review architectural designs before release\n\nLead and review penetration tests, reproduce findings, and validate remediation plans\n\nBuild and own the automation that enforces security guardrails - across CI/CD pipelines, software supply chains, Kubernetes environments, and deployment platforms\n\nPair with product engineering teams to design and ship fixes, not just file findings\n\nReview authorization models, privilege management, identity integrations, and operational access controls\n\nSupport incident response, vulnerability management, and security investigations\n\nSupport client audits, RFPs, security workshops, and regulatory discussions\n\nTranslate regulatory and compliance requirements into practical technical controls\n\nMonitor security news and trends; identify potential impact on products and ensure timely application of corrective actions\n\nRequirements\nExperience\nMaster or PhD in computer sciences, IT security engineering or cryptography\n7+ years in application security, product security, offensive security, or security engineering\nBackground in security-critical environments - financial services, payments, identity, custody, embedded systems, or regulated platforms\nFluent written and spoken English\nKey Requirements\nApplication & product security:\nStrong security code review experience in at least two of: Go, C/C++, TypeScript, Python\nThreat modeling, secure design reviews, and penetration testing\nAbility to identify business logic flaws, authorization issues, cryptographic misuse, and complex attack paths\nCryptography & key management:\nStrong applied-cryptography foundation: PKI, TLS, X.509; AES, RSA, ECDSA, EdDSA; key management and key ceremonies; secure key storage and signing workflows\nExperience with HSM technologies and PKCS#11 environments\nInfrastructure & cloud security:\nStrong Kubernetes and container security experience\nFamiliarity with cloud IAM, workload identity, secrets management, and policy-as-code\nA builder’s mindset - you implement security controls, not only review them\nSecure hardware & confidential computing:\nExperience with one or more of: Thales / Luna HSM, AWS CloudHSM, Azure Managed HSM, Intel SGX, AMD SEV-SNP, AWS Nitro Enclaves, Azure Confidential Computing\nClient & communication skills:\nComfortable engaging security teams, auditors, regulators, enterprise clients, and prospect CISOs\nAble to explain complex security topics clearly and pragmatically\nA strong plus\nBlockchain and smart contract security\nMPC and threshold signature systems\nFuzzing and secure software testing\nSecurity compliance and regulatory frameworks (FINMA, DORA, MiCA, ISO 27001, SOC 2, FIPS 140-3)\nPublic security research, CVEs, bug bounty experience, or open-source security contributions\nExperience supporting RFPs, security questionnaires, and customer due diligence\nDegree in Computer Science, Security, or equivalent practical experience\nBenefits\nAn opportunity to work at the intersection of digital assets and finance\nA skilled and experienced team, including world-renowned experts\nA fast-paced learning environment, entrepreneurial spirit and team spirit\nA great moment to join as the company grows and expands\nState-of-the-art technology and IT infrastructure\nHybrid remote work and flexible working hours\nFun team events\nAs the company evolves in a dynamic and innovative environment, its DNA is based on merit. 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