Software Engineer – Cryptography / Digital Asset Security

Software Engineer – Cryptography / Digital Asset Security

About

• Client: Leader in the financial services industry
• Contract Length: 12‑month+
• Location: New York, NY • Lake Mary, FL • Pittsburgh, PA (hybrid – 4 days onsite)
• Employment Type: W‑2 (applicants must be willing and able to work on a W‑2 basis)
• Rate: $100/hour – $105/hour W‑2
• Benefits for W‑2 consultants:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Life insurance

Responsibilities

• Design and implement secure cryptographic protocols and key management solutions for digital asset custody
• Develop secure, scalable software using C/C++, Go, or Rust with a focus on cryptographic resilience
• Conduct threat modeling and security assessments to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate blockchain transaction processing and wallet solutions
• Perform code reviews and testing focused on cryptographic security and secure system architecture

Requirements

• Strong expertise in cryptography engineering and secure software development
• Proficiency in C/C++, Go, or Rust with secure coding best practices
• Experience with cryptographic libraries such as OpenSSL or MPC frameworks
• Knowledge of hardware security modules (HSMs) and trusted execution environments like Intel SGX
• Experience with blockchain technologies, transaction formats, and secure distributed systems

Job Details

• Job #: JN-032026-105856
• Pay range reflects a W‑2 hourly rate; other employment options may result in pay outside of the provided range.

Additional Benefits for W‑2 Employees (30+ hours/week)

• Medical (choice of 3 plans)
• Dental
• Vision
• Pre‑tax accounts
• Voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Sick time if required by law in the worked‑in state/locality

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