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Senior Blockchain Security Engineer, Offensive Security

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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.

Ourwork cultureis 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.

Onchain is the new online. We want to bring 1B+ people onchain in the most secure way possible. We want to provide them secure platforms and tools to build and interact with exciting applications.

The Protocol Security team ensures the security of all onchain development at Coinbase. We partner closely with product teams to make sure that our users can safely and confidently engage with the onchain world.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

  • Perform threat modeling and security assessments of blockchain products and services.
  • Propose, plan, and execute Red Team operations based on realistic threats.
  • Write detailed reports covering the goals and outcomes of Red Team operations, including significant observations and recommendations.
  • Collaborate with partner teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
  • Provide expert technical guidance to the team in building new security frameworks and analysis tools.
  • Stay informed on current security trends, advisories, publications, and academic research.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber security, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of blockchain security experience is required.
  • 3+ years of Red Team experience, with a track record of breaking complex systems using novel techniques.
  • A track record of identifying critical vulnerabilities across the blockchain protocol stack, in both onchain and offchain components.
  • Extensive knowledge of the blockchain ecosystem, including the inner workings of L1 and L2 networks, DeFi protocols, native staking, etc.
  • Expertise in designing robust security countermeasures to prevent known and anticipated vulnerabilities.
  • Energy and self-drive for continuous learning as crypto is a constantly and rapidly changing space.
  • Excellence in clear, direct, and kind communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience in building relationships with product, engineering, and other security teams.

Nice to haves:

  • Participation in computer security competitions (CTFs), Bug Bounty programs, open source security research, CVE analysis.
  • Expertise in one or more of: Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security.
  • 1+ years of Software Engineering experience.

ID: G2702

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).

Pay Range:
£122,400—£136,000 GBP

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 committed to diversity in its workforce and 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 Know Your Rights noticehere. Additionally, Coinbase participates in theE-Verify programin 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 siteclick here to downloada free compatible screen reader(free step by step tutorial can be found here).

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