Blockchain Security Engineer

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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

At Coinbase, security isn't just a priority. It's the foundation of everything we do. In the fast-evolving world of digital currency, where trust is paramount, security breaches can mean the difference between success and failure. That's why we've made security a cornerstone of our mission, setting the standard for protecting millions of customers and billions of dollars in assets.

Responsibilities

• Perform design reviews, threat modeling and code reviews of upcoming features and products.
• Identify top product risk areas and lead risk-reduction initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Improve and/or automate existing processes to increase efficiency.
• Participate in the team on-call rotation to support engineering teams through timely design consultations, vulnerability analysis, bug fix verification, etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science
• Expertise in Application Security and fundamental knowledge of cryptography
• 2+ years of threat modeling/design review experience
• Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical security requirements and risks into terms that anyone can understand.
• Ability to work independently and unblock yourself.

Nice to Haves

• MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• Experience in at least one of: Go, Ruby or Python.
• Experience automating manual processes or carrying out process improvements.
• Experience in Blockchain, Exchange, or Decentralized Exchange Security.

Benefits

• Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness Stipend
• Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
• Connections Stipend
• Volunteer Time Off
• Fertility Counseling and Benefits
• Generous Time off/Leave Policy
• The option of getting paid in digital currency