About the role
What will you do at BNY?
At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’
growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart
of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s
investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough
technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that
redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet
advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of
finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of
something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Security Engineer – Digital
Asset Custody to join our Digital Asset Infrastructure team. This role is
located in New York, NY.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
* Build secure, scalable infrastructure powering the future of institutional
digital finance, focusing on cryptography, distributed systems, and
next-generation transaction security.
* Collaborate closely with cryptographers to develop highly secure and
resilient crypto and tokenized asset custody solutions.
* Implement and audit cryptographic code using secure coding practices in
C/C++, Go, or Rust, ensuring resistance to security attacks such as
side-channel attacks.
* Perform threat modeling, code reviews, and design tests to identify and
mitigate potential vulnerabilities in cryptographic protocols and custody
systems.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
* Expertise in secure software development and cryptography engineering, with
hands-on experience in cryptographic protocols and secure coding practices.
* Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Go, or Rust, and
familiarity with cryptographic libraries like OpenSSL or MPC-specific
libraries.
* Strong knowledge of hardware security features including Intel SGX, hardware
security modules (HSMs), and trusted execution environments with remote
attestation.
* Experience integrating with blockchain nodes/APIs, understanding blockchain
transaction formats (e.g., Bitcoin UTXOs, Ethereum RLP), and building wallet
backend systems.
* Solid skills in threat modeling, networking (sockets, RPC frameworks),
concurrency control, secure storage, and cloud security best practices.
* Familiarity with containerization and secure deployment environments is a
plus.
* 15+ years of experience in software development required; experience in the
securities or financial services industry is a plus
* Bachelor's degree in computer science engineering or a related discipline, or
equivalent work experience required; advanced degree is beneficial
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our
employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $147,000
and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if
hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience
and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package,
which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings,
discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and
Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base
salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time,
including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic
location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:
BNY Newsroom [https://www.bny.com/corporate/global/en/about-us/newsroom.html]
BNY LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/bnyglobal/posts/? feedView=all]
Here’s a few of our recent awards:
* America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
* World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
* “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025
Our Benefits
and Rewards:
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs
rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy.
We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s
journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your
financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves,
including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through
moments that matter.
BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our
employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $136,500
and $250,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if
hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience
and market location, and is only part of the BNY total compensation package,
which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings,
discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and
Company-sponsored benefit programs.
This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base
salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation) at any time,
including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic
location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer -
Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with
Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
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