Senior Security Engineer
Bitmex
Estimated Salary: $112K-$188K
Location: Remote - APAC
About BitMEX
BitMEX stands as a globally leading exchange for crypto derivatives, offering traders a professional-grade trading platform. Since its inception in 2014, BitMEX has maintained an impeccable security record with “no coin lost, ever!”.
Our platform caters to cryptocurrency derivatives traders by providing low latency, deep liquidity, and maximum availability. Currently, BitMEX offers more than 100 derivatives contracts, 16 pairs for spot trading, and an easy covert function between 30+ different cryptocurrencies.
In 2015, BitMEX revolutionised the market by inventing the Perpetual Swap, which has since become the most widely traded crypto product. Demonstrating a commitment to transparency, since 2021, BitMEX has been among the first exchanges to regularly publish its on-chain Proof of Reserves and Proof of Liabilities, ensuring that the funds available exceed the total client balances."
For more information on BitMEX, company initiatives and our products, please visit the 
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Overview
This is an opportunity for an intermediate/senior level engineer with a security background to join our 
Product Security
 team, in its 
Security Engineering
 division. As an experienced developer with a security mindset, you will help 
develop
 and 
maintain
 critical security systems within our architecture, as well as assisting the wider engineering and devops practices with their activities. In Product Security our mission is to 
continuously improve the security posture
 of BitMEX from the inside, and we are looking for someone capable and flexible who can work with our excellent current staff on that mission!
Lazarus Group need not apply, thank you.
Key Responsibilities
Design and develop applications or services that enhance security at BitMEX. Examples include identity, middleware, verifier services, SAST/DAST tooling etc.
Help develop secure coding guidelines and possibly conduct training sessions
Help assess software and integration risks, both between internal components and with vendors.
Join threat modeling sessions, and work with internal and external pentester teams.
Contribute to a culture of security, while understanding compromise and being able to communicate effectively with disparate company functions
Qualifications
4+ Years in Information Security or an Adjacent Role.
Proven expertise in software development, either through engineering roles or published open source projects.
Medium to advanced skills in the following programming languages: Golang, Python, NodeJS and Java, in order of preference.
Experience with Kubernetes and the AWS cloud platform would be useful. Advanced skills in these (and affiliated technologies) are a bonus but not required.
Experience with GitHub CI/CD / Actions is a bonus but not required
Experience with derivatives and cryptocurrency is a bonus but not required.
Why BitMEX?
BitMEX offers a dynamic environment that blends intense work, a vibrant culture, and diversity. We actively recruit across time zones to meet growing demands and attract top global talent.
We're seeking determined, responsible, and collaborative individuals to join us in building a leading cryptocurrency ecosystem. We value meticulousness, agility, and simplicity. As a 24/7 global exchange, we look for adaptable team players who can excel in a diverse, cross-market environment.
We provide flexible arrangements to our remote contract talents with:
Work from home
 to help you find the perfect balance between work, family and personal life
Paid holidays and leave 
so you won’t miss out any important events
Team building & offsite events 
to bring our global team closer
Don’t forget the advantage of our 
Beyond Border
 
Remote Working
 policy, where you get to work away from your home country
Option to choose to be 
paid in fiat or crypto
 currency, providing the flexibility to shape your financial freedom
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Does this sound like the type of working culture you can thrive in? Apply online now!