Offensive Security Engineer

Who we are

We simplify wealth creation. Founded in 2014 in Vienna, Austria by Eric Demuth, Paul Klanschek and Christian Trummer, we’re here to help people trust themselves enough to build their financial freedom — for now and the future. Our user-friendly, trade-everything platform empowers both first-time investors and seasoned experts to invest in the cryptocurrencies, crypto indices, stocks*, precious metals and commodities* they want — with any sized budget, 24/7. Our global team works across different cultures and time zones, bringing our products to more than 6 million customers, making us one of Europe’s safest and most secure platforms that powers modern investing.

Headquartered in Austria but operating across Europe, our products are built by fast-moving, talented, “roll-up-your-sleeves-and-make-it-happen” kind of people. It’s these diverse perspectives and innovative minds operating as ONE TEAM that keep Bitpanda at the cutting edge of our industry. So if you’re someone who thinks big, moves fast and wants to make an impact right from day one, then get ready to join our industry-changing team. Let’s go!

Your Mission

As an Offensive Security Engineer, you’ll act as an in-house attacker; finding and proving the risks that matter before anyone else can. You’ll play a key role in helping us build secure-by-default products by bringing an offensive mindset into everyday engineering decisions.

Working closely with engineers, product managers, and DevOps, you’ll uncover real-world attack paths, challenge assumptions, and help teams fix issues in a practical, scalable way. If you enjoy getting hands-on, digging deep into systems, and turning complex vulnerabilities into clear action, this is where you’ll thrive.

What you'll do

Perform in-depth penetration tests across web apps, APIs, and infrastructure—going beyond automated tools to uncover meaningful flaws

Develop clear, impactful PoCs that demonstrate real risk and help teams prioritize fixes effectively

Collaborate closely with engineers to guide remediation and validate fixes through re-testing

Contribute to threat modeling and design reviews, helping identify security gaps early in the SDLC

Build and refine scripts, tools, and testing approaches to improve coverage and efficiency

Who you are

3–5+ years of hands-on experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or product security

Strong understanding of common vulnerabilities (OWASP Top 10, SANS 25) and how they manifest in real systems

Practical, hands-on mindset; comfortable testing, exploiting, and explaining vulnerabilities end-to-end

Able to clearly communicate technical findings and recommended fixes to engineering teams

Curious and persistent; you enjoy digging deeper, connecting dots, and understanding how things break

What’s in it for you

Flexibility to work where you thrive – Enjoy the freedom of our Hybrid working model, combining onsite collaboration and remote work, with an additional 25 days per year to work from a city or country of your choice.

Reward for your impact – Receive a competitive total compensation package aligned with Bitpanda’s pay-for-impact policy, including participation in our stock option plan.

Support for your mental wellbeing – Access confidential coaching, counselling, and mental health resources whenever you need them through OpenUP.

Time to recharge – Take extra time off to rest, reset, and recharge, with 3 additional days off in 2026 to prioritise your wellbeing.

Continuous learning and growth – Grow your skills and stay ahead in your career with unlimited access to Udemy’s library of online courses at your own pace.

Exclusive perks and rewards – Enjoy discounts, rewards, and perks from partners worldwide across lifestyle, wellness, tech, and travel.

Support during life milestones – Take advantage of our additional 8 weeks of gender-neutral new parent leave to welcome and bond with your new addition to the family.

Fuel and focus on-site – Pandas in Vienna, Bucharest, Barcelona, and Berlin can enjoy free onsite dining, with freshly prepared lunches and snacks to keep you fueled and focused all day long.

Recognition for your contributions – Celebrate milestones and achievements with recognition and rewards for your Tenure at Bitpanda.

Show your Bitpanda pride – Access exclusive Bitpanda-branded merchandise and gear to represent.

Connect and celebrate with your team – Join unforgettable company events, from our Winter Party in Vienna to gatherings worldwide, fostering fun, connection, and celebration

.…and even more location-specific benefits designed to make life at Bitpanda even more rewarding wherever you are.

Above all, you will have the opportunity to learn and grow as part of Bitpanda’s incredible journey towards being Europe’s future #1 investment platform.

Bitpanda is committed to fostering a fair and equal environment based on trust and mutual respect. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace is paramount to our success and we are committed to building a team that represents a wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

• These benefits may be adjusted at Bitpanda’s discretion and do not apply to our internships and exceptions to our Hybrid Working policy apply to teams with shift schedules or for folks whose roles require them to be in-office (think: Workplaces team or IT).

Qualifications: 3-5+ years hands-on experience in offensive security, penetration testing, or product security, strong understanding of common vulnerabilities, OWASP Top 10, SANS 25, practical hands-on mindset, comfortable testing, exploiting, and explaining vulnerabilities end-to-end, clear communication of technical findings, curious, persistent, Hybrid working model, Remote flexibility