Open Role — Staff Security Engineer, Secure Digital Asset Operations | Ripple

Ripple

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$196,000–$245,000 / yr
Posted
44 days ago

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Above market

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About Ripple

Ripple Labs is a blockchain and cryptocurrency company that develops the XRP Ledger and provides cross-border payment solutions to financial institutions, enabling faster and cheaper international money transfers. Industry: Blockchain Technology & Cross-Border Payments

Ripple currently has 39 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $169,000–$205,000 across 26 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Open Role — Staff Security Engineer, Secure Digital Asset Operations | Ripple

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As a Staff Security Engineer at Ripple’s Secure Digital Asset Operations (SDAO) team, you will work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to design and implement robust technical solutions for securing high-value digital assets. Your daily tasks include architecting secure transaction processes, developing security automation tools, and maintaining smart contract risk management programs. You will also mentor engineering teams on best practices and guide strategic decisions regarding security methodologies and tooling integrations. The role requires a strong background in digital asset security architecture, key management solutions like MPC and HSM, cryptography, and proficiency in JavaScript or Python. Ideal candidates are experienced communicators who can navigate complex projects with multiple stakeholders while fostering a culture of security ownership within the organization.

Skills

Python JavaScript Cryptography KeyManagementSolutions MPC HSM DigitalAssetSecurity SmartContractSecurity CI/CD Documentation TechnicalWriting

What you'll do

  • Design and implement technical solutions to secure high-value digital asset transactions.
  • Develop security automation tools to measure and monitor real-time security posture.
  • Enhance smart contract monitoring programs to proactively address risks.
  • Mentor engineering teams on best practices for digital asset and smart contract security.
  • Advise on digital asset security methodologies and tooling decisions continuously.
  • Maintain key management solutions and cryptographic best practices for secure transactions.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience in security and engineering with a focus on securing digital assets.
  • Strong understanding of security architecture for digital asset primitives and end-to-end high-value transactions.
  • Proficient in key management solutions, cryptography, and best practices for cryptographic keys' lifecycle.
  • Expertise in JavaScript or Python programming languages for implementing secure technical solutions.
  • Ability to communicate complex security topics clearly and translate them into engineering requirements.
  • Experience handling sensitive work with discretion and professionalism, acting as a trusted advisor.

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