Senior Software Engineer, Core Cryptography

Details

Coinbase is remote-first (but not remote-only) and focused on increasing economic freedom. Expect quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges.” This role sits on the Core Cryptography team within Security and will be a primary execution anchor for critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives. The team owns Coinbase's Tier-0 cryptographic infrastructure, including the Multi-Party Computation (MPC) engine that secures a large portion of assets under custody. You will lead development of highly sensitive, high-availability services that protect customer assets and ensure global regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Own the design, implementation, and end-to-end integration of critical cryptographic infrastructure, including services required for global regulatory compliance
• Lead infrastructure setup, continuous deployment, and observability strategies to proactively resolve production incidents and ensure catastrophe recovery
• Drive complex integration challenges, implementing secure and resilient infrastructure in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment
• Shape engineering quality as a technical mentor, promoting rigorous code reviews, comprehensive design documents, and best practices across the team
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Security, Product, and Policy to drive flawless execution

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated success building highly available, distributed systems
• Experience with applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs); Multi-Party Computation (MPC) experience strongly preferred
• Extensive programming experience in systems languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust, with ability to operate in a Golang-heavy environment
• Proven track record operating Tier-0 or highly critical infrastructure where system resilience, observability, and security are absolute prerequisites
• Experience configuring cloud infrastructure as code across multiple isolated environments
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects end-to-end, removing technical blockers, navigating regulatory requirements, and mentoring team members
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $186,065 — $218,900 USD
• Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility
• Benefits mentioned: medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Additional information

• Application limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities (email accommodations[at]coinbase.com).