Lead Security Architect

LI.FI is looking for a Lead Security Architect to own and elevate security across the entire company. This hands-on, senior leadership role is responsible for defining our security strategy, strengthening security practices, and driving solutions across our infrastructure, applications, and internal systems.

- Own and strengthen company-wide security and compliance. - Lead security efforts across infrastructure, applications, and internal systems. - Identify risks and vulnerabilities and ensure they are addressed. - Establish scalable security processes and best practices. - Coordinate audits and external security work. - Build security awareness across the company. - Define and own the Secure Software Development Lifecycle (Secure SDLC). - Own Web3 and AI security strategies.

- Proven experience owning or leading a security function. - Background in security engineering or architecture. - Experience in a Web3 or payments fintech environment. - Solid knowledge of compliance frameworks like SOC 2, ISO 27001. - Strong understanding of modern application security practices. - Familiarity with cloud infrastructure security.

- Annual team offsites. - 30 days of PTO. - Flexible remote days and working hours. - Equity participation from day 1. - Entitlement to work computer. - Annual personal development budget. - One-time remote budget for coworking or office setup.

LI.FI is a cross-chain bridge and DEX aggregator that simplifies multi-chain trading by consolidating liquidity from multiple sources including DEX aggregators, bridges, and intent-systems. The platform provides developers with a comprehensive product suite including smart contracts, routing backends, SDKs, and customizable widgets to enable seamless cross-chain swaps and price discovery across blockchain ecosystems.