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Job Description: Protocol Security Lead at 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. We are building the emerging onchain platform and shaping the future global financial system.

We seek a candidate passionate about our mission, believing in crypto and blockchain technology to transform finance. You should be eager to make a significant impact, thrive under pressure, and actively seek feedback to improve. We value problem-solvers who tackle our toughest challenges head-on.

Ourwork cultureis intense and for those who excel and expect excellence from others. If you want to build the future with high-caliber colleagues, Coinbase is the place for you.

Onchain is the new online. We aim to bring 1B+ users onchain securely, providing platforms and tools for innovative applications.

Protocol Security at Coinbase ensures the safety of all onchain development. We collaborate with product teams to enable secure user engagement with the onchain world.

Responsibilities:

  1. Develop onchain security strategies, perform security assessments, and threat modeling of blockchain protocols.
  2. Lead proactively, identify top security risks, and develop mitigation strategies.
  3. Provide technical guidance in building frameworks, analysis tools, and security products.
  4. Establish best practices and promote adoption across teams.
  5. Mentor team members in blockchain security skills and foster a crypto-forward mindset.
  6. Help set industry standards for blockchain security technologies.

Qualifications:

  1. Extensive knowledge of onchain ecosystems, including L1, L2, DeFi, staking, etc.
  2. Expertise in identifying vulnerabilities in smart contracts and protocols.
  3. 3+ years in smart contract auditing, leading complex protocol audits.
  4. Self-driven with a passion for continuous learning in a rapidly evolving space.
  5. Experience mentoring blockchain security engineers and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  6. Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  7. Ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution.

ID: G2696

Compensation:

Target annual salary: £138,600 — £154,000 GBP, plus bonus, equity, and benefits including health coverage.

Additional Information:

Candidates may submit up to four applications within 30 days. We encourage careful alignment of skills and interests with Coinbase roles.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility:

Coinbase is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. We consider all qualified applicants without discrimination and provide accommodations for disabilities. For more info, see ourprivacy noticesanddisability accommodations.

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