Software Engineer, Security at Coinbase Careers Page

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

20 Jan, 26

Salary

179300.0

Posted On

22 Oct, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software Development, Security Solutions, Automation, Python, Go, Cloud Environments, AWS, GCP, Azure, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Threat Modeling, Blockchain Technologies, Smart Contract Security

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. The Application Security organization at Coinbase is seeking to hire an experienced Software Engineer to design, implement, and deploy baseline security solutions to improve the security of all Coinbase apps and services. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineering teams, product managers, and security engineers to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle to efficiently remediate classes of security vulnerabilities at scale. What you’ll be doing: Design, implement and deploy baseline security controls to secure all of 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. What we look for in you: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. 3+ years of experience in software development Experience with designing and implementing automated tools in Python or Go. Proficiency in designing and implementing solutions across various technology stacks and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure). Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively articulate complex concepts to both 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 with building security-related systems. Experience with threat modeling methodologies and security design reviews, used to inform system development. Experience with Web3 security concepts, blockchain technologies, and smart contract security. Position ID: P70661 #LI-Remote Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Pay Range: $152,405—$179,300 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here. AI Disclosure For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and deploy baseline security controls to secure all of Coinbase apps and services. Collaborate closely with engineering teams to embed security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.