Security Engineer, Product Security
About This Role
As a Product Security Engineer, you'll contribute to the security of Chainlink's products by building and reviewing security systems. The role blends hands-on software engineering with the identification and evaluation of security risks, helping strengthen security decisions throughout the development process. You'll work within the Product Security team to deliver reliable, security-focused engineering solutions.
What You'll Be Doing
Design, develop, and maintain security systems that strengthen the security of Chainlink's products.
Identify security vulnerabilities and potential attack paths through systematic technical reviews of existing systems.
Improve the reliability and maintainability of security-focused software through high-quality implementation and testing.
Evaluate security risks and engineering tradeoffs to inform technical decisions and reduce potential vulnerabilities.
Deliver security engineering solutions from implementation through deployment, incorporating findings from technical reviews.
What We're Looking For
Demonstrated software development experience, including writing, debugging, and maintaining production-quality code.
Hands-on programming experience in Rust or Go, with the ability to demonstrate effective implementation and problem-solving.
Experience designing, building, or implementing security systems, with a demonstrated understanding of security considerations in technical design.
Proven experience reviewing security systems, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and evaluating technical risks.
Bonus Points
A portfolio of prior engineering work, including publicly accessible code contributions or repositories demonstrating software development capability.
Demonstrated engagement with security engineering through previous technical work, research, or security-focused projects.
Experience critically evaluating systems to identify security weaknesses, attack paths, and potential improvements.
Previously developed and shipped security products, with the ability to explain implementation decisions and technical tradeoffs.
Experience developing or reviewing systems within Web3 or blockchain environments.
Previous ownership of large engineering projects or experience leading small technical teams.
Hands-on experience with security engineering for AI pipelines or AI-based systems.
Salary Range
USD 90,000 - 200,000 per year
About Chainlink Labs
Chainlink Labs is at the forefront of powering the next generation of decentralized applications by building and maintaining secure, reliable open-source blockchain oracle networks. Our mission is to unlock the full potential of smart contracts by enabling them to securely interact with real-world data and off-chain computation, making decentralized finance (DeFi), gaming, and enterprise solutions more robust and widely adopted. Our team thrives on solving complex engineering challenges and fostering a culture of innovation, transparency, and impact. We value deep technical expertise, independent thinking, and a collaborative spirit, providing an environment where individuals can contribute significantly to the evolution of a global, decentralized ecosystem. At Chainlink Labs, continuous learning and professional development are central to our collective growth. Join Chainlink Labs to be part of a pioneering global team shaping the future of blockchain technology. If you are passionate about building foundational infrastructure that empowers developers and industries worldwide, and are looking for an opportunity to make a tangible difference in a rapidly advancing field, explore our career opportunities and help us build a more connected and secure digital world.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Chainlink Labs's official website and follow their application process.