Senior Software Engineer - Core Platform & Application Security

Who are we?

FalconX is a pioneering team of operators, investors, and builders committed to revolutionizing institutional access to the crypto markets. Operating at the intersection of traditional finance and 
cutting-edge technology, FalconX addresses the industry's foremost challenges: Navigating the digital asset market can be complex and fragmented, with limited products and services that support trading strategies, structures, and liquidity found in conventional financial markets. As a comprehensive solution for all digital asset strategies from start to scale, FalconX operates as the connective tissue empowering clients with seamless navigation through the ever-
evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our Core Platform team, with a focus on application security and platform development. This role combines expertise in software engineering, application security, and platform architecture to enhance our core infrastructure and ensure robust security across our systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Core Platform Development

• Abstract core components from our monorepo, creating and maintaining libraries for authentication/authorization, database utilities, and other shared functionalities.
• Design and implement scalable, secure, and efficient APIs and microservices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new platform components and enhance overall architecture.
• Provide support and documentation for other teams to effectively utilize these resources.
  
  

Application Security

• Lead security-focused upgrades of dependencies, including managing pip package upgrades across the platform to address vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain security best practices in all platform components and libraries.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments of the core platform.
• Enforce least privilege principles across service and products.
  
  

Secure Development and Deployment

• Conduct and participate in code and design reviews to prevent vulnerabilities.
• Implement and maintain secure container images and perform dependency scans.
• Contribute to the implementation of infrastructure security measures like Service mesh.
• Create reusable images and scaffolding tools to support microservice applications, allowing developers to focus on configuration rather than infrastructure setup.
• Standardize common libraries such as logging, observability (tracing), and profiling.
  
  

Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with Principal Engineers, architects, and cross-functional teams to understand their requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Gather feedback from developers to continuously improve the "Developer experience."
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to establishing coding standards and best practices.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on backend and platform development.
• Strong proficiency in languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
• Extensive experience with application security principles and practices.
• Solid understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and cloud computing platforms.
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with monorepo management and library development.
• Familiarity with authentication and authorization protocols and implementations.
• Knowledge of database systems and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Experience in working with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure).
• Familiarity with compliance requirements in the financial technology sector.
  
  

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Inclusivity Statement

FalconX is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, equitable, and safe workspace for all people. Our roles are intended for people from all walks of life. We encourage all those interested in applying to our organization to submit an application regardless if you are missing some of the listed background requirements, skills, or experiences!

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FalconX is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on FalconX. Please inform FalconX’s People team at recruiting@falconx.io, if you need assistance with participating in the application process.