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Lead design and implementation of core cryptographic infrastructure (MPC, KMS, HSM) for high-availability, security-critical systems. Build observability, CI/CD, and cloud infrastructure-as-code, resolve production incidents, ensure regulatory compliance, and mentor engineers while partnering with Security, Product, and Policy stakeholders.
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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 Tier-0 Multi-Party Computation (MPC) engine, which secures 99% of assets under custody. You'll lead the development of high-availability services that directly protect customer assets and ensure global regulatory compliance from our Israel office.
What you'll do:
- Lead the architecture and execution of critical cryptographic infrastructure, including services required for global regulatory compliance
- 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 applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), with proven experience safely implementing cryptographic protocols (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, 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.
Position ID: P77421
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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.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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