Senior Software Engineer

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Cryptography team within Security at Coinbase, you will play a critical role in driving the development of highly sensitive, high-availability services that directly protect customer assets and ensure global regulatory compliance. 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. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a key member of the Core Cryptography team, you will be responsible for leading the design, implementation, and end-to-end integration of critical cryptographic infrastructure, including services required for global regulatory compliance. You will also drive complex integration challenges, implementing secure and resilient infrastructure in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment. Additionally, you will shape engineering quality as a technical mentor, promoting rigorous code reviews, comprehensive design documents, and best practices across the team. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To succeed in this role, you will require 5+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated success building highly available, distributed systems. You will also need experience with applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), with a strong understanding of how to safely operate within security-critical environments. Proficiency in systems languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust is essential, with the ability to operate in a Golang-heavy environment. You will also need a proven track record of managing complex projects end-to-end, removing technical blockers, navigating regulatory requirements, and mentoring team members. WHY REMOTE As a remote-first company, Coinbase offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a dynamic and innovative team. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders across Security, Product, and Policy to drive flawless execution. BENEFITS Coinbase offers a competitive total compensation package, including an annual base salary range of $186,065 to $218,900 USD, plus equity and bonus eligibility. Additionally, you will receive comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans.