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A digital currency exchange, Coinbase is used by consumers, merchants, and traders to buy and sell cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin. Founded in 2012 "to cr
Blockchain Security Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
89 days ago
Salary
$152.4K - $179.3K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Blockchain Security Engineer
Coinbase
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. 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, working with vendors, 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, utilizing agentic/AI tooling. - Create monitoring solutions to ensure identified risks remain at acceptable levels for Coinbase. - Participate in the team on-call rotation to support engineering teams through timely design consultations, vulnerability analysis, bug fix verification, etc. - Publish blogs and give talks (internal and external) on newfound vulnerabilities, incident investigations, unique integration risks, and related topics What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): To be completed by all business teams except Eng. - Strong understanding of blockchains (particularly EVM chains) and highly “crypto forward” - Expertise in blockchain technology and foundational knowledge in security principles - 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. - High ownership and drive, including the ability to work independently and unblock yourself. - Experience with using AI/agentic tooling (Claude Code, Cursor, GPT Codex, etc.) - Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality. Nice to haves: - MS or PhD in Computer Science or related field. - Experience in at least one of: Snowflake, Databricks, Dune - Experience automating manual processes or carrying out process improvements. - Experience in Blockchain, Exchange, or Decentralized Exchange Security. Job ID: P76318 #LI-Remote Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $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 OpportunityCoinbase 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 ApplicantsDepending 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 DisclosureFor 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
Benefits
- 401(K), 401(K) matching, Childcare benefits, Company equity, Company-sponsored outings, Continuing education stipend, Dental insurance, Employee stock purchase plan, Family medical leave, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Free daily meals, Generous parental leave, Health insurance, Job training & conferences, Life insurance, Paid volunteer time, Paid holidays, Paid sick days, Performance bonus, Promote from within, Lunch and learns, Relocation assistance, Remote work program, Free snacks and drinks, Team based strategic planning, OKR operational model, Vision insurance, Wellness programs, Mental health benefits, Home-office stipend for remote employees, Employee awards, Pay transparency, Personal development training, Flexible time off, Bereavement leave benefits, Company-wide vacation
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