Senior Software Engineer

Coinbase Careers Page • $186K — $218K *
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience in building highly available, distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs).
  • Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust, with a focus on Golang.
  • Experience managing highly critical infrastructure that prioritizes resilience and security.
  • Track record of overseeing complex projects, navigating regulatory requirements, and mentoring teams.
  • Ability to use generative AI responsibly to improve workflow efficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Design and integrate critical cryptographic infrastructure for regulatory compliance.
  • Lead the setup of infrastructure and deployment strategies for production stability.
  • Drive solutions for complex integration challenges in a zero-trust environment.
  • Mentor team members to enhance engineering quality and best practices.
  • Collaborate with Security, Product, and Policy teams for execution excellence.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching options.
Full Job Description
Senior Software Engineer, Core Cryptography

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Cryptography team within Security, you'll act as a primary execution anchor for our most critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives. This team is the deep-expertise center for Coinbase's Tier-0 cryptographic infrastructure, including the foundational Multi-Party Computation (MPC) engine which secures 99% of assets under custody. You'll lead the development of highly sensitive, high-availability services that directly protect customer assets and ensure global regulatory compliance.

What you'll do:
  • Own the design, implementation, and end-to-end integration of critical cryptographic infrastructure, including services required for global regulatory compliance
  • Lead infrastructure setup, continuous deployment, and observability strategies to proactively resolve production incidents and ensure catastrophe recovery
  • Drive complex integration challenges, implementing secure and resilient infrastructure in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment
  • Shape engineering quality as a technical mentor, promoting rigorous code reviews, comprehensive design documents, and best practices across the team
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders 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
  • Experience with applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), with understanding of how to safely operate within security-critical environments (Multi-Party Computation experience strongly preferred)
  • 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, observability, and security are absolute prerequisites, including experience configuring cloud infrastructure as code across multiple isolated environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing complex projects end-to-end, removing technical blockers, navigating regulatory requirements, and mentoring team members
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.


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.

About Coinbase Careers Page

Coinbase Careers Page

There has never been a better time to join the global team of Coinbase professionals, a leading force in the cryptocurrency industry and a hub for innovation and growth.

Work You’ll Do

Join Coinbase's market-leading team to assist some of the most innovative companies and individuals in mastering the digital currency landscape. Transform financial transactions and systems with the best minds at Coinbase, where leadership in technology and consulting converges to drive digital innovation. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, financial expertise, and digital innovation. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and the company navigate through the evolving world of digital currencies. Collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals who are experts in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency – all committed to advancing the industry.

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