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Alpen Labs

Security Protocol Engineer

Alpen Labs
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You'll secure a scalable, private, and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem through critical protocol ownership.
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OverviewAlpen Labs is a New York-based startup founded in 2022 by four MIT alumni. Our mission is to build universal rails for money by creating a scalable, private and programmable Bitcoin ecosystem. We're achieving this through cutting-edge innovations in zero-knowledge cryptography and offchain solutions, without compromising Bitcoin's fundamental principles.This endeavor is not just about technological advancement but a step towards a more resilient, free, and prosperous global society. Our current team consists of engineers and researchers from companies like Blockstream Research, Palantir, and Nethermind. We invite passionate individuals to join us in navigating this complex, yet rewarding journey towards redefining financial sovereignty.🌏 Alpen Labs is a fully remote company with team members across North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. We believe great work can happen anywhere and we’re building a culture that supports deep focus, high trust, and flexibility across time zones.About the RoleOwn security across protocol-layer components (L2, bridge, custody)Act as the final gatekeeper before code hits mainLead threat modeling, design reviews, and mitigation planningWrite critical patches and drive hardening when bandwidth is limitedMaintain security CI tooling: sig-verification, SAST, fuzzing, secrets scanningReview 100% of protocol-relevant PRs and enforce automated checksRun secure coding workshops and pair-program during critical sprintsInterface with auditors and bounty researchers to scope, triage, and fix issuesAuthority to block merges or deploys on security groundsDirect commit access for emergency fixesWhat We're Looking For in You5+ years in security engineering with hands-on software experienceStrong background in Rust, Go, or SolidityDeep knowledge of threat modeling and real-world exploit pathsExperience owning or maintaining CI-based security automationComfortable leading security without direct org ownershipBonus: protocol-level blockchain experience, audits, bounties, or custody systems
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