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 partners closely with engineering teams, product managers, and security engineers to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle and to remediate classes of security vulnerabilities at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and deploy baseline security controls to secure 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 to improve overall security maturity and efficiency through automation.
• Collaborate with engineering teams, product managers, and security engineers to integrate security into the software development lifecycle.

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 (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Strong 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.
• Experience with Web3 security concepts, blockchain technologies, and smart contract security.

Work Model & Other Details

• Remote-first role but not remote-only: in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually). Attendance at in-person events is expected and supported.
• Position ID: P70661
• #LI-Remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $186,065—$218,900 USD (target annual salary; full-time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan with company match, HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits, generous time off/leave policy, and the option of getting paid in digital currency.

Equal Opportunity & Privacy

• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Candidate data processing is subject to applicable privacy notices and laws (GDPR/CCPA where applicable).