Senior Security Engineer

Element is a leading project for open, secure, and decentralized communication. They hire experienced Security Engineers to improve infrastructure, products, and the Matrix protocol. This role involves security research, vulnerability management, CI/CD integration, and customer-facing security features. The team operates with a wide scope and high impact, valuing ownership and action over traditional titles.

Requirements

• Strong grasp of core security principles and common vulnerability classes.
• Demonstrable offensive security experience (pentest, bug bounty, or research).
• Proficiency in at least one of Python, Rust, TypeScript, or Go.
• Experience working with software teams to embed security practices.
• Based in Europe (including UK).
• Knowledge of secure data handling, especially in the context of GDPR.

Benefits

• Meaningful, mission-driven work in open source
• Private healthcare
• Share options
• Flexible hours and remote-first culture
• Family-friendly environment
• Annual bonus subject to individual and company performance