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Ripple · 5 hours ago

Director of Security Engineering

Ripple is a company focused on improving the global financial system through crypto solutions. As the Director of Security Engineering, you will lead a team of security engineers to secure Ripple's products and infrastructure, define security strategies, and foster a culture of security across the organization.

BlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechForeign Exchange TradingInternetPaymentsWeb3
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Responsibilities

Set the strategic vision and roadmap for the Security Engineering team, focusing on product security, infrastructure security, and IT security
Lead, mentor, and strengthen a team of security engineers, cultivating an atmosphere that values technical excellence, continual learning, and innovation
Serve as a security domain expert, providing guidance and communicating security risks and concepts to senior leadership, engineering teams, and other partners
Drive the implementation of security guidelines across the engineering organization, ensuring security is integrated into day-to-day development processes
Collaborate with engineering, product, and IT leadership to ensure alignment on security priorities and to champion security outcomes on behalf of our customers

Qualification

Security engineeringSecurity architectureCryptographic principlesIT securityThreat modelingAuthentication standardsLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

12+ years of experience in security engineering, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or management role, preferably in the crypto, blockchain, or FinTech space
Expert-level knowledge of security architecture, including cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure), modern application stacks, and network security
Strong understanding of cryptographic principles, secure coding practices, and common web and blockchain vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10)
Experience with authentication and authorization standards (OAuth, SAML, OIDC) and their security implications
Demonstrated expertise in IT security, including endpoint protection, network security, identity and access management (IAM), and corporate security policy enforcement
Hands-on experience with threat modeling methodologies and risk identification techniques
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts and security risks to both technical and non-technical audiences
A track record of fostering a positive security culture within an organization and proven experience leading and building a high-performing security team
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to effectively and creatively manage complex security challenges

Benefits

A professional development budget to support other modes of learning.
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
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

Company

Ripple is a provider of stablecoin-powered cross-border payments and digital asset custody solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Ripple has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (6)
2023 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$793.8M
Key Investors
C1FundTetragon Financial Group LimitedSBI Investment
2025-11-05Series Unknown· $500M
2025-10-09Series Unknown
2023-09-05Secondary Market

Leadership Team

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Brad Garlinghouse
CEO
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David Schwartz
CTO
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