Trail of Bits
High-end cybersecurity consultancy with a real-world attacker mentality.
Brooklyn, NY
Remote

Security Consultant, Cryptography

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About Trail of Bits

Trail of Bits helps secure the world’s most targeted organizations and products. We combine high-end security research with a real-world attacker mentality to reduce risk and fortify code.


As a cybersecurity research and consulting firm, we serve clients in the defense, tech, finance, and blockchain industries. We help with their most difficult security challenges by designing and building new technology, researching new techniques to advance the state of practice, and reviewing the security of the latest available technology products before they hit the market.


Our team consumes, produces, and presents research as a natural part of doing business. When we make new discoveries or developments, we strive to share our knowledge and release our tools as open-source. It’s a practice that’s earned us industry accolades and helped contribute to our double-digit bottom-line growth.


Role

Our Assurance team is responsible for reviewing low-level, high-assurance software in the finance, tech, defense, and blockchain industries. Our evaluations enable our clients to make informed decisions about the risks to their systems and the security-relevant modifications that may be necessary for a secure deployment. 


Using our custom tools and unique expertise, we serve as a knowledgeable, dedicated resource to identify vulnerabilities that would otherwise go undetected. In addition to providing security-based recommendations that improve resistance to attacks, we seek to deliver application-specific and industry-leading security engineering tools that exemplify the results of our assessments.


As a cryptography analyst, you will be part of a small dynamic team that both engineers and reviews mission-critical cryptographic code. You will help clients ensure that the implementation of novel cryptographic schemes is secure, protecting the safety and privacy of their users and increasing trust in their systems. You will encounter a wide variety of technologies and collaborate on the development of new cryptanalysis tools. You may assist with topics ranging from standardized symmetric cryptography to elliptic curve pairings and lattice-based post-quantum algorithms. You may also collaborate with academics to make their cutting-edge ideas a reality.


You will directly impact the growth of the Trail of Bits Assurance practice while providing cryptography expertise to our clients and working alongside some of the industry’s best and brightest. You will independently manage everything you do and play a key role in conceiving new projects and driving the cryptography team forward. You will be an active member of the open-source cryptography community with the resources to directly influence the development landscape.


The base salary range for this role is $125,000-$250,000 DOE.

Responsibilities

  • Perform code audits and cryptanalysis across a wide range of technologies for our clients.
  • Produce public reports detailing our reviews and their findings.
  • Develop new tools for assessing the security of cryptographic libraries.
  • Help secure new clients and acquire grants to create new cryptography tooling.
  • Remain up to date on the latest research in cryptography and security.
  • Assist to conceive new projects for the cryptography team.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of experience in applied cryptography and cryptanalysis.
  • A math background sufficient for reading relevant academic research.
  • Familiarity with the Git (and GitHub) workflow for development.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages (in order of preference): Rust, Go, C++, C, or Python. Bonus points for OCaml experience.
  • A clear communicator who is quick to participate in deep technical discussions.
  • A self-motivated team member able to drive new projects.
  • Desire to learn new technologies.
  • Ability to communicate complex technical material to clients and non-technical team members.
  • Great written and verbal communication skills; We highly encourage all engineers to engage in regular face time with clients, to write company blog posts about their accomplishments, and to deliver presentations to the technical community.

Company Perks

  • Before, during and after COVID-19, our workforce works flexibly. Many employees choose to work from home around the globe. As long as you deliver against your goals, we encourage you to harness your personal working style to let you work best.
  • Liberal expense policy for acquiring the equipment and software that help you do your job. If we need hardware to work effectively, we buy it. 
  • We offer exceptional and tailored technical, leadership and organizational training for our team members. Everyone is encouraged to identify additional opportunities for personal professional growth with working at Trail of Bits.
  • We routinely highlight the amazing work our employees do via our blog, product offerings, and conference talks. We celebrate you!
  • We're at the forefront of a number of markets and have the internal expertise and the ambition to capitalize on those opportunities. Our employees see their work in use and valued by many others.

Benefits for US Employees

  • Multiple generous health, vision, and dental insurance plans including no-monthly-premium options supporting individuals and families through JustWorks.
  • Ancillary benefits including life and disability insurance, pre-tax commuter benefits, free Citi Bike membership, access to a HealthAdvocate, a healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and a free One Medical membership.
  • 4 months paid parental leave.
  • 401k with 5% company matching through Betterment.
  • Moving expenses: $5,000 one-time.
  • Charitable donations matching up to $2,000.
  • One time $1,000 at home office expense stipend.
  • $500/year personal learning & development budget. 
  • Executive coaching for managers and above.
  • Options for coworking space (some restrictions may apply). 
  • Bonuses for recruiting, public speaking, tool releases, blog posts, academic posters, proposals, and whitepapers, and end-of-year bonuses based on company, team, and personal performance.
  • 20 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) per year.
  • 14 company holidays per year.
  • Carbon offsets for your personal and corporate carbon emissions through Project Wren.
  • Manage your student loans right alongside your 401(k) in Betterment.

Benefits for Canadian Employees

  • Premium health, vision, and dental insurance plans.
  • Life/AD&D Insurance options, as well as short- and long-term disability insurance plans.
  • RRSP plan with 5% company matching.
  • Charitable donation matching up to USD $2000.
  • Bonuses for recruiting, public speaking, tool releases, blog posts, academic posters, proposals, and whitepapers, and end-of-year bonuses based on company, team, and personal performance.
  • 10 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) and 10 days of sick time per year.
  • 14 company holidays including provincial statutory holidays and select US holidays per year.
  • Carbon offsets for your personal and corporate carbon emissions through Project Wren.

Dedication to diversity, equity & inclusion

Trail of Bits is committed to creating and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive and be themselves! We welcome all persons into our community. We embrace the diversity of gender, gender identity or expression, race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical and mental disabilities, medical condition, genetic characteristic, sexual orientation, marital status, family care or medical leave status, military or veteran status, or perceived membership in any of these groups.

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What are Trail of Bits Perks + Benefits

Trail of Bits Benefits Overview

Empowered Living
From the moment you start, our holistic approach takes care of you and your family with fully company-covered insurance packages — health, dental, vision, disability, and life. We complement this with a solid 401(k) match of 5% of your base salary to build your future financial health. Plus, to maintain a healthy work-life balance, you're entitled to 4 weeks (20 days) of paid vacation (unless otherwise mandated by jurisdictional regulations), with the flexibility to add more.

Nurturing New Beginnings
Embracing life's milestones is part of our ethos. As you welcome new family members, our 4 months of parental leave ensures you're fully present in those precious early moments. And if relocating to the vibrant heart of New York City is part of your journey, we make the move smoother with a $5,000 relocation assistance.

Work & Life Enrichment
We recognize that a fulfilling career transcends the confines of the office. That's why we offer an initial $1,000 Working-from-Home (WFH) stipend to set up your ideal home office, ensuring productivity and comfort in your workspace. Our commitment to your continuous learning and development comes with a yearly $750 L&D stipend, encouraging you to grow your skills and knowledge. To foster our united spirit, we bring everyone together for an all-company celebration, with all travel and accommodation provided, to recognize our shared successes and strengthen our community bonds.

Community Impact
Integral to our culture is a dedication to exerting a positive influence beyond our workplace, where we annually match your philanthropic contributions up to $2,000. Our commitment also extends to environmental responsibility, where employees can participate in Project Wren, a subscription service that offsets their carbon footprint through climate change initiatives.

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Flexible work schedule
We maintain a flexible work schedule that cares more about results than time in the office.
Remote work program
Diversity
Mandated unconscious bias training
We work with LifeLabs once per year to deliver an unconscious bias and behaviors of inclusion training to our employees.
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Inclusive language in job postings, prioritize under-represented groups in our hiring pipeline, work with specialized recruiters, avoid whiteboard coding during interviews.
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Trail of Bits employees can contribute up to $2750 annually to their FSA.
Disability insurance
Short-term Disability insurance covers 60% of weekly salary up to $1,000 weekly maximum payout. Long-term Disability insurance covers 60% of monthly salary up to $5,000 monthly maximum payout.
Dental insurance
Choose between premium MetLife or Aetna PPO+ dental plans, at no cost to the employee.
Vision insurance
Choose between premium MetLife or Aetna Vision+ plans, at no cost to the employee.
Health insurance
Trail of Bits health insurance policy covers up to 100% of out of pocket expenses. All health insurance plans include access to HealthAdvocate, OneMedical on-demand primary care, and Teladoc.
Life insurance
All full time employees receive $50,000 in Life Insurance and $50,000 in AD&D Insurance at no cost to the employee
Wellness programs
Full time employees in qualifying locations have access to fitness club discounts, a gym membership stipend, ClassPass, and bike share membership.
Mental health benefits
Transgender health care benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Trail of Bits provides employees with a 401(k) matching plan managed by Betterment. We match 5% of employee's annual gross pay.
Performance bonus
Charitable contribution matching
Trail of Bits will match $2000 of charitable donations per year.
Pay transparency
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
Trail of Bits employees receive 20 days per year of paid time off.
Paid volunteer time
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Relocation assistance
Fitness stipend
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Tuition reimbursement
Lunch and learns
We regularly host team reviews of new academic research publications.
Promote from within
Mentorship program
Continuing education stipend
Continuing education available during work hours
Learning is a continuous activity at Trail of Bits, and employees are bonused for completing online classes, frequently collaborate in study groups, and meet to discuss recent academic papers.
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

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