Security Engineer

About Pave BankPave Bank is the world’s first programmable business bank. Built by the founders behind Monzo and BigPay, we’re redefining global business banking by combining programmable financial infrastructure with world-class client experiences.About This RoleWe’re looking for a Security Engineer to help strengthen the security of Pave Bank’s platform and products. You’ll work closely with engineering and product teams to identify vulnerabilities, guide secure design and coding practices, and build tools that improve security testing and enforcement.This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on, technically curious, and excited to solve complex security challenges in a high-growth fintech environment. You will have the opportunity to influence secure practices across the platform while continuing to grow your expertise in both application and infrastructure security.Key ResponsibilitiesReview platform and product code to identify security issues and guide engineers toward secure solutionsEducate engineering and product teams on secure coding and design practices, and why they matterDevelop and contribute to internal tools, libraries, and automation to improve security testing and enforcementContinuously test internal and external applications for vulnerabilities and perform threat modelingStay current on the latest security threats, attack techniques, and how they apply to our systemsAssist with third-party application security reviews, penetration tests, and auditsCollaborate cross-functionally to embed security into the development lifecycle and product roadmapWhat We’re Looking For3–6 years of experience in application or infrastructure securityStrong understanding of attacker tools and techniques, and how insecure development practices can be exploitedHands-on programming experience in at least one modern language (Go, Python, or TypeScript preferred)Experience reviewing or securing distributed systems, APIs, or backend servicesClear communication skills to explain security concepts to both technical and non-technical audiencesSelf-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-moving startup environmentGeneral understanding of blockchain technologies and cryptocurrency systems, and their unique security implications⚠️ Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents only. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.Nice to HaveExperience writing secure backend code in GoFamiliarity with front-end security concerns in TypeScript-based SPAsUnderstanding of common authentication and authorization patterns (OAuth2, RBAC, Google Zanzibar)Exposure to smart contract or Web3 security conceptsPrior experience in a high-growth fintech or startup environmentWhy join Pave?We recently raised $39 million in our Series A (led by Accel), positioning the company for major growth and giving you a rare chance to join while things are still moving fastWe're building a fully-licensed programmable bank, rearchitecting how money moves between businesses, across borders, and between traditional and digital financeWe ship fast, think deeply, and expect everyone to have high ownershipWork with engineers who were founding engineers at Monzo, Atom Bank, and Blockdaemon