5+ years of software engineering experience in building highly available, distributed systems.
Expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and applied cryptography, including operating certificate authorities.
Extensive programming skills in systems languages like Golang, Java, C++, or Rust, with a focus on Golang.
Experience managing Tier-0 infrastructure with a focus on resilience, security, and low latency.
Proven ability to lead technical strategy and architecture for large-scale projects, especially in regulatory contexts.
Familiarity with generative AI and its responsible application in engineering workflows.
Responsibilities
Lead the architecture and execution of critical cryptographic infrastructure.
Define long-term technical strategies for novel cryptographic solutions.
Own and implement secure cryptographic protocols in a zero-trust environment.
Shape engineering quality practices and mentor senior engineers through rigorous code reviews.
Build alignment with cross-functional partners to ensure flawless execution of initiatives.
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
Equity and bonus eligibility based on performance.
Full Job Description
As a Senior Software Engineer within the Security Platform Engineering group, you'll serve as the primary execution anchor for our most critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives. This team owns Coinbase's Public and Internal Certificate Management based systems, which is the bedrock for all Coinbase systems. You'll lead the development of high-availability services which provide novel certificate needs internally and with external partners.
What you'll do:
Lead the architecture and execution of critical cryptographic infrastructure
Define technical strategies with a multi-quarter horizon, bringing clarity to highly ambiguous requirements for novel cryptographic solutions
Own risky and ambitious initiatives, implementing secure and resilient cryptographic protocols in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment
Shape engineering quality practices as a technical anchor and mentor within a team of senior engineers, driving rigorous code reviews and eliminating single points of failure
Build alignment and secure commitment from cross-functional partners across Security, Product, and Policy to drive flawless execution
Required Skills and Experience:
5+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated success building highly available, distributed systems
Deep domain expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and applied cryptography, with proven experience operating certificate authorities, automating X.509 certificate lifecycles (issuance, renewal, revocation, and trust-chain distribution), and safely protecting private key material with HSMs or cloud KMS
Extensive programming experience in systems languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust, with ability to operate in a Golang-heavy environment
Proven track record operating Tier-0 or highly critical infrastructure where system resilience, security, and low latency are absolute prerequisites
Demonstrated experience leading a team's technical strategy, architecture, and deliverables for large-scale projects, including navigating complex regulatory requirements and translating them into robust engineering solutions
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
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Pay Transparency Notice:Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$186,065-$218,900 USD
Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
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