Senior Software Engineer, Security

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. The Application Security organization is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to design, implement, and deploy baseline security solutions to improve the security of all Coinbase apps and services. This role collaborates closely with engineering teams, product managers, and security engineers to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle and to efficiently remediate classes of security vulnerabilities at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy baseline security controls to secure all Coinbase apps and services.
• Design, implement, and deploy security guardrails to eliminate classes of security vulnerabilities at scale.
• Build automation to scale the security review process.
• Support strategic security initiatives focused on improving overall security maturity and efficiency through automation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and security engineers to embed security practices across the SDLC.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Experience designing and implementing automated tools in Python or Go.
• Proficiency designing and implementing solutions across various technology stacks and cloud environments (examples: AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to articulate complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice to Haves

• Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• AI security experience.
• Experience building security-related systems.
• Experience with threat modeling methodologies and security design reviews to inform system development.
• Experience with Web3 security concepts, blockchain technologies, and smart contract security.

Working Model

• Role is remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites. Attendance at offsites is expected and supported.
• Location flexibility is available (see application); position tag: #LI-Remote.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $191,100 CAD (target annual salary as listed).
• Full-time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.).
• Benefits include: extended health care (coordinates with provincial coverage), dental, vision, virtual health care, life & accident insurance, disability coverage, ESPP, wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, learning & development allowance, employee assistance program, global travel medical policy, fertility benefits, and generous time off/leave policy.

Additional Notes

• Position ID: P70661.
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Information on data privacy for applicants and other legal notices are provided in the original posting.