Job Description
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. We look for candidates who will thrive in a culture where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. We expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work and seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto. Who you are: You’ve got positive energy and are optimistic about the future. You’re never tired of learning and want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0. You appreciate direct communication and are both an active communicator and an eager listener. You can pivot on the fly; crypto is constantly evolving. You have a “can do” attitude and take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission. You want to be part of a winning team and embrace being pushed out of your comfort zone. As a Security Engineer, you will assume a pivotal role in orchestrating and leading our security team, ensuring the continuous safety and protection of our digital assets. You will partner with cross-functional business units to ensure they deliver tools and services that align with our mission to bolster our security infrastructure. What you’ll be doing: Design, develop and integrate secure hardware and software solutions. Define & contribute to security requirements for hardware and software design. Drive and perform hands-on operations to generate & manage digital material. Design, develop, and deploy robust security architectures and strategies. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments, threat modeling, and vulnerability analyses. Optimize security protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security features. Oversee the implementation of security solutions, including encryption and firewalls. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance security processes. Build new services to meet critical product and business needs using Python and Golang. Design scalable systems to solve novel problems with modern cloud technology. Articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling our backend systems. Work with engineers, designers, product managers and senior leadership to turn our product vision into a tangible roadmap. What we look for in you: Extensive experience in engineering roles with a focus on cybersecurity. Profound expertise in designing and implementing robust security architectures. Demonstrated leadership in conducting risk assessments and vulnerability analyses. Strong knowledge of compliance standards and regulatory requirements. Strong knowledge of cryptography and public key infrastructure. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security. Proficiency in managing and optimizing security technologies and tools. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Experience with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB or DynamoDB. Experience building financial, high reliability or security systems. Understanding of TCP/IP, UDP or similar networking protocols. Ability to work in our office in Dublin, Ireland. Nice to haves: Experience working with Cross Domain Guard and HSMs. Experience in a high security and/or highly regulated industry. Experience in securing Digital Assets. Degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Experience with Blockchain technology. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr