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RippleEngineering

Staff Security Engineer, Secure Digital Asset Operations

New York, NY, United StatesFull-timeStaff$200,000 – $250,000
Posted Aug 10, 2026Deadline: Keep Open
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationNew York, NY, United States
Job typeFull-time
Salary$200,000 – $250,000
DeadlineKeep Open

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Experience level
Staff
Work style
On-site
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
$200,000 – $250,000
Key skills
JavaScriptPythonRESTCompliance

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What you'll own

Design, code, implement and maintain technical solutions and operational processes that securely handle high‑value digital‑asset transactions, and build security automation to monitor the real‑time security posture.

What they're looking for

8+ years in security or engineering focused on digital‑asset protection, deep knowledge of key‑management (MPC, HSM), cryptography, and strong JavaScript or Python coding skills, plus clear technical communication.

Why this role matters

The role safeguards Ripple’s high‑value digital assets and smart contracts, directly supporting the company’s mission to move value globally and maintain trust with financial institutions.

Best suited to

A seasoned security engineer who thrives in ambiguous, fast‑paced environments, enjoys mentoring teams, and can translate complex security concepts into actionable engineering requirements.

About this role

At Ripple, we’re building a world where value moves like information does today. It’s big, it’s bold, and we’re already doing it. Through our crypto solutions for financial institutions, businesses, governments and developers, we are improving the global financial system and creating greater economic fairness and opportunity for more people, in more places around the world. And we get to do the best work of our career and grow our skills surrounded by colleagues who have our backs. 

If you’re ready to see your impact and unlock incredible career growth opportunities, join us, and build real world value.

THE WORK:

As a Staff Security Engineer within the Secure Digital Asset Operations (SDAO) function, you will collaborate with leadership and cross-functional Finance, Product, and Engineering teams to secure Ripple’s digital assets. Your core mission will be to architect, implement, and operate technical solutions and operational processes to protect high-value Ripple digital assets.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Secure Digital Asset Solutions: Design, code, implement, and maintain technical solutions and operational processes for securely and reliably performing high-value digital asset transactionsOptimize Security Posture: Develop and deploy security automation and tooling to measure, monitor, and communicate the real-time security posture of digital assets to key stakeholdersSmart Contract Security: Maintain and enhance program to proactively monitor and respond to smart contract risks

Evangelize and Mentor: Raise awareness and provide guidance to engineering teams on digital asset and smart contract security best practices, driving security-by-design principles and fostering a culture of security ownership

Guide Strategy: Advise on digital asset security engineering methodologies, tooling decisions, and vendor integrations to continuously improve the solutions used to protect Ripple’s digital assets

WHAT YOU'LL BRING:

  • 8+ years of industry experience in security and/or engineering with a focus on building services to secure digital assets
  • Strong understanding of the security architecture for digital asset primitives and the end-to-end security of high value on-chain and off-chain transactions
  • Strong working knowledge of key management solutions (MPC, HSM, etc), cryptography, and key lifecycle and management best practices that include the secure creation, distribution, storage, usage, and revocation/destruction of cryptographic keys
  • Strong proficiency in Javascript and/or Python programming languages

Experience handling sensitive work with discretion and professionalism, and demonstrated ability to become a trusted digital asset security advisor and engineer to the business

  • Clear, concise technical communicator and writer who can effectively document and translate complex security and compliance topics into functional engineering requirements.
  • Comfortable operating on an unpaved road and dealing with ambiguity and complexity through effectively prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at a time
For positions that will be based in NY, the annual salary range for this position is below. Actual salaries may vary based on numerous factors including, among other things, an individual applicant’s experience and qualifications for the position. This range does not include equity or additional compensation, such as bonuses or commissions. 
NY Annual Base Salary Range
$200,000—$250,000 USD

Who We Are

Do Your Best Work

  • The opportunity to build in a fast-paced start-up environment with experienced industry leaders
  • A learning environment where you can dive deep into the latest technologies and make an impact.  A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
  • Thrive in an environment where no matter what race, ethnicity, gender, origin, or culture they identify with, every employee is a respected, valued, and empowered part of the team.
  • In-office collaboration for moments that matter is important to our culture, and we give managers and teams the flexibility to decide which 10+ days a month they come in. 
  • Bi-weekly all-company meeting - business updates and ask me anything style discussion with our Leadership Team
  • We come together for moments that matter which include team offsites, team bonding activities, happy hours and more!

Take Control of Your Finances

  • Competitive salary, bonuses, and equity
  • Competitive benefits that cover physical and mental healthcare, retirement, family forming, and family support
  • Employee giving match
  • Mobile phone stipend

Take Care of Yourself

  • R&R days so you can rest and recharge
  • Generous wellness reimbursement and weekly onsite & virtual programming
  • Generous vacation policy - work with your manager to take time off when you need it
  • Industry-leading parental leave policies. Family planning benefits.
  • Catered lunches, fully-stocked kitchens with premium snacks/beverages, and plenty of fun events

Benefits listed above are for full-time employees. 

Ripple is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We do not discriminate against qualified employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, sexual identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local law or ordinance.
 

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JavaScriptPythonRESTCompliance