Senior Security Engineer

Shakepay, a pioneering Canadian financial technology company founded in 2015, is seeking a Senior Security Engineer to join their mission of ushering in the Bitcoin golden age. With over one million Canadian users and $44M in venture capital backing, Shakepay has established itself as a regulated cryptocurrency platform across all Canadian provinces and territories.

The Senior Security Engineer role is critical to protecting Shakepay's digital assets, infrastructure, and customer data from cyber threats. This position requires a seasoned professional with 5+ years of broad security experience and cloud expertise, particularly in AWS environments. The ideal candidate will be proficient in high-level programming languages and have experience working in highly regulated environments.

Key responsibilities include designing security solutions, leading threat modeling discussions, maintaining a Zero Trust environment, and participating in compliance audits. The role offers a unique opportunity to impact the security posture of a rapidly growing cryptocurrency platform while working with cutting-edge technology.

The position comes with an attractive benefits package including competitive compensation with stock options, comprehensive health coverage, remote work flexibility, and the unique option to receive salary in bitcoin. Professional development is supported through a $2,000 annual learning budget, and work-life balance is promoted with 20 days of vacation and a $1,000 bonus for using all vacation days.

This is an ideal opportunity for a security professional who wants to make a significant impact in the cryptocurrency space while working with a team that values growth, fast execution, and open collaboration. The role offers the chance to shape the future of digital finance in Canada while ensuring the security of a platform that serves millions of users.