Staff Application Security Engineer

• Own and evolve the Gemini Secure Software Development Lifecycle guardrails as an application security subject matter expert
• Lead architecture reviews, threat modeling, code reviews, and penetration testing for high-risk applications and services
• Design and build AI agents throughout the SDLC for automated threat modeling during design, AI-driven secure code generation and review, and reducing AppSec toil
• Create and deliver hands-on application security training to enable engineers at scale
• Participate in the Application Security on-call rotation and lead post-incident hardening

• Proven ability to perform design reviews, threat modeling, secure code reviews, and penetration testing with an attacker mindset
• Strong background in application security best practices and familiarity with common vulnerabilities (e.g. SSRF, race conditions, privilege escalations, etc.)
• Deep code review proficiency in Scala, Java, Go or other common languages, plus hands-on experience in at least Python, Go, or similar for building. Comfortable reviewing production services written in other languages
• Experience implementing custom detection and prevention application security controls to eliminate application security issues beyond OWASP Top 10
• Familiarity with highly regulated environments (financial services, fintech, crypto, or equivalent) and ability to understand business objectives, business context, and security risk
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration (Security, Engineering, and Product)
• Typically 7-10+ years of experience or equivalent impact in application security, product security, or similar roles

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building AI application security tooling using agents or skills
• Experience with supply chain security, common frameworks (SLSA, OWASP SPVS) and other CI/CD security controls
• Experience with preventing application security vulnerabilities at scale through secure design patterns, automated tooling, or frameworks
• Experience with microservice architectures and cloud-native environments

Pulled from the full job description

• Paid parental leave
• Parental leave
• Health insurance

• 401(k) matching, It Pays to Work Here The compensation & benefits package for this role includes:

• Competitive starting pay
• A discretionary annual bonus
• Long-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grant
• Comprehensive health plans
• 401K with company matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible time off

Salary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $168,000 - $240,000 in the State of New York. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market data.

In the United States, we offer a hybrid work approach at our hub offices, balancing the benefits of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work. Expectations may vary by location and role, so candidates are encouraged to connect with their recruiter to learn more about the specific policy for the role. Employees who do not live near one of our hubs are part of our remote workforce.

Gemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all - bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure. As a publicly traded company, Gemini is poised to accelerate this vision with greater scale, reach, and impact.