Application Security Engineer

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June 12

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Institute of Free Technology

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Crypto • Cybersecurity • Social Impact

Institute of Free Technology is a mission-driven tech startup studio that incubates and accelerates projects building public goods to protect civil liberties in the digital age. It provides financial, technical, legal, people-operations, and brand support so startups can focus on building censorship-resistant, privacy-preserving, and secure infrastructure and applications. Emerged from Status, IFT’s portfolio and principles emphasize liberty, security, inclusivity, and the free flow of information.

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2024

₿ Crypto

🔒 Cybersecurity

🌍 Social Impact

📋 Description

• We are looking for an Application Security Engineer to join our security service unit. • In this role, you’ll perform in-depth reviews of critical code (with a focus on low-level languages like Rust, Nim, and C++), identify both code-level and protocol-level vulnerabilities, and support incident response efforts. • You’ll collaborate closely with development teams to remediate security issues and ensure best practices are followed. • You’ll also play a key role in preparing for external security audits—defining audit scope, organising technical documentation, and working directly with auditors to ensure valuable and actionable results. • This is a hands-on position for someone passionate about secure software development and proactive risk mitigation.

🎯 Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Web3 security engineering, with proven experience securing blockchain protocols, smart contracts, or cryptographic systems. • Proficiency in low-level programming languages (Rust, Nim, C++). • Expertise in secure coding practices, including identification of code/protocol-level vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflows, injection attacks) and code analysis/debugging. • Experience with manual/automated code review techniques and penetration testing in Web3 ecosystems. • Familiarity with cryptographic protocols, secure protocol design, and blockchain/distributed systems security. • Incident response capabilities (detection, analysis, containment, recovery). • Experience collaborating with development/product teams to remediate vulnerabilities, including SSDLC processes and external audit preparation. • Strong documentation and communication skills for technical materials and stakeholder interactions (internal teams, auditors). • Deep interest in blockchain technology and decentralisation.

🏖️ Benefits

• We are happy to pay in any mix of fiat/crypto.