Senior Security Engineer (Rust)

About Polygon Labs

Polygon Labs is a software development company building and developing a network of aggregated blockchains via the AggLayer, secured by Ethereum. As public infrastructure, the AggLayer will bring together user bases and liquidity for any connected chain, and leverage Ethereum as a settlement layer. Polygon Labs has also contributed to the core development of several widely-adopted scaling protocols and tools for launching blockchains, including Polygon PoS, Polygon zkEVM, and Polygon Miden, which is in development as well as Polygon CDK.

Your Role

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive professional to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting thorough code reviews, writing clear and actionable reports, and maintaining test cases integrated into our CI/CD pipeline. You’ll play a key role in identifying and addressing open issues and vulnerabilities, and supporting the team with remediation efforts. Your expertise in emerging security threats will be essential in ensuring our products are secure and ready for a successful rollout.

If you're passionate about quality, security, and team collaboration, we’d love to have you on board

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct comprehensive security and quality assessments for Polygon Labs' products, ensuring robust protection and functionality

• Develop, document and implement both automated and manual test plans and procedures to guarantee high-quality releases

• ​​Advocate for testing and code quality within engineering teams driving best practices and continuous improvement.

• Identify, track, and document issues, collaborating closely with developers to facilitate quick and efficient resolution

• Serve as a key resource on software engineering best practices, particularly Rust, and proactively mentor team members through code reviews, learning materials, and retrospectives

What You'll Need

• 3+ years of experience programming in Rust 

• High level understanding of common smart contract vulnerabilities

• Experience using testing, quality and security analysis tools

• Ability to perform Rust Code Reviews

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a security related role (engineering, IR, Vulnerability and Remediation Management, etc..)

Polygon Labs Perks

The goal of the Polygon Labs total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan includes the following benefits for our full time employees:

• Remote first global workforce

• Industry leading Medical, Dental and Vision health insurance*

• Company matching 401k with 3% match*

• $1,500 Home Office Set Up Allowance (life-time max)

• $200 Annual Book Allowance Program

• $75 Monthly internet or phone reimbursement

• Flexible Time Off

• 1 company wide wellness Friday day off per quarter

• Company issued laptop

• Egg freezing, mental health, and employee wellness benefits

*In certain countries medical, dental and vision is fully covered for employees & their dependents. This is country and plan specific.

*401k is for United States employees only

Polygon Labs is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Polygon Labs is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration and equal opportunity. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and applicants with a disability may request to be accommodated throughout the recruitment process. We will work with all applicants to accommodate their individual accessibility needs.

If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.

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