Blockchain Security Engineer

Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen.

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.

As a Blockchain Security Engineer on the Decentralized Financial Security Team, you will work closely with engineers, technical product managers and senior leadership on designing secure products from the ground up. You will be responsible for performing secure design reviews, threat modeling, vendor reviews and secure code reviews for upcoming Coinbase products or features that will be used by millions of customers. You will have an opportunity to work on the latest technology and provide leadership visibility of the current risk posture. You’ll also have an opportunity to pitch, lead and participate in cross-functional initiatives that uplevel the security of all Coinbase products and services.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties): To be completed by all business teams except Eng.

• 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.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): To be completed by all business teams except Eng. 

• 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.

ID: P69496

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

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.

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