Software Engineer – Cryptography / Digital Asset Security

Software Engineer – Cryptography / Digital Asset Security

Our client, a leader in the financial services industry, has an excellent opportunity for a Software Engineer focused on Cryptography and Digital Asset Security to work on a 12-month+ contract position based in either New York, NY, Lake Mary, FL, or Pittsburgh, PA. (hybrid – 4 days onsite).

Due to client requirement, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our W2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401 (k) with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate: $100/hour - $105/hour w-2

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 #: JN-032026-105856

We will consider skills, experience, and other compensable factors when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.

Please be advised- If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please confirm that they have an Eliassen.com email address and never provide personal or financial information to anyone who is not clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact InfoSec@eliassen.com.