Principal Platform Security Engineer

Join to apply for the Principal Platform Security Engineer role at Gemini1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Principal Platform Security Engineer role at GeminiGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About The CompanyGemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all — bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure.About The CompanyGemini is a global crypto and Web3 platform founded by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss in 2014, offering a wide range of simple, reliable, and secure crypto products and services to individuals and institutions in over 70 countries. Our mission is to unlock the next era of financial, creative, and personal freedom by providing trusted access to the decentralized future. We envision a world where crypto reshapes the global financial system, internet, and money to create greater choice, independence, and opportunity for all — bridging traditional finance with the emerging cryptoeconomy in a way that is more open, fair, and secure.The Department: Platform SecurityThe Platform Security team secures Gemini’s infrastructure through service hardening and by developing and supporting a suite of foundational tools. We provide secure-by-default infrastructure, consumable security services, and expert consultation to engineering teams for secure cloud and non-cloud infrastructure.The Role: Principal Platform Security EngineerThe Platform Security team covers a broad problem space that includes all areas of Gemini’s platform infrastructure. In the past, this team has focused specifically on cloud security and we continue to invest heavily in this area. This role will bring additional depth and specialization in non-cloud infrastructure, containerization, and container orchestration security. We also value expertise in neighboring areas of infrastructure and platform security engineering including: PKI, core cryptography, identity management, network security, etc.This role is required to be in person twice a week at either our San Francisco, CA or New York City, NY office.ResponsibilitiesDesign, deploy, and maintain services/platforms for security and engineering teamsBuild and improve security controls and capabilities at all layers of infrastructurePartner with engineering teams on security architecture and implementation decisionsCollaborate with application security, threat detection, incident response, GRC and similar security functions to identify, understand, and reduce security riskMinimum Qualifications10+ years of experience in the fieldSignificant experience with container orchestration technologies and relevant security considerations. We often use Kubernetes and EKSSignificant experience in SRE, systems engineering, or network engineeringSignificant experience with distributed systems or cloud computing. We often use AWSSignificant software development experience. We often use Python or GoExperience building and owning high-availability critical systems or cloud-based servicesAble to self-scope, define, and manage short and long term technical goals involving many teams and partnersDeep expertise in computer security principles and practicesPreferred QualificationsExperience securing AWS and Linux environments, both native and third-partyExperience designing and implementing cryptographic infrastructure such as PKI, secrets management, authentication, or secure data storage/transmissionExperience designing and implementing systems for identity and access managementExperience with configuration management and infrastructure as code. We often use TerraformIt Pays to Work HereThe Compensation & Benefits Package For This Role IncludesCompetitive starting salaryA discretionary annual bonusLong-term incentive in the form of a new hire equity grantComprehensive health plans401K with company matchingPaid Parental LeaveFlexible time offSalary Range: The base salary range for this role is between $192,500 - $275,000 in the State of New York, the State of California and the State of Washington. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package. When determining a candidate’s compensation, we consider a number of factors including skillset, experience, job scope, and current market the United States, employees within the New York, Seattle, San Francisco, and Miami metropolitan areas are expected to work from the designated office on a hybrid cadence, unless there is a job-specific requirement to be in the office every work day. We believe our hybrid approach for those near our NYC, Seattle, San Francisco, and Miami offices increases productivity through more in-person collaboration where possible. Employees outside of these areas are considered part of our remote-first workforce.At Gemini, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products, and we are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Gemini is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. 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Created: 2025-09-17