Senior Security Engineer (Rust)

5 Months ago • 3 Years +

Cyber Security

Job Description

Polygon Labs seeks a Senior Security Engineer (Rust) to lead security and quality assessments of its blockchain products. Responsibilities include developing and implementing test plans, advocating for testing best practices, identifying and resolving vulnerabilities, collaborating with developers, and mentoring team members. The role requires expertise in Rust programming, smart contract vulnerabilities, and security analysis tools. Success involves ensuring high-quality, secure releases and proactive threat identification.

Good To Have:

Security-related role experience
Experience with vulnerability and remediation management

Must Have:

3+ years Rust programming experience
Understanding of smart contract vulnerabilities
Proficiency with testing & security tools
Conducting Rust code reviews
Strong written and verbal communication

Perks:

Remote-first global workforce
Industry-leading health insurance
Company matching 401k
Home office setup allowance
Annual book allowance
Internet/phone reimbursement
Flexible time off
Wellness Friday
Egg freezing benefits
Mental health benefits

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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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