Senior Blockchain Security Engineer, Coinbase

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber security, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of blockchain security experience is required
• 3+ years of Red Team experience, with a track record of breaking complex systems using novel techniques
• A track record of identifying critical vulnerabilities across the blockchain protocol stack, in both onchain and offchain components
• Extensive knowledge of the blockchain ecosystem, including the inner workings of L1 and L2 networks, DeFi protocols, native staking, etc
• Expertise in designing robust security countermeasures to prevent known and anticipated vulnerabilities
• Energy and self-drive for continuous learning as crypto is a constantly and rapidly changing space
• Excellence in clear, direct, and kind communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience in building relationships with product, engineering, and other security teams

Desirable

• The Protocol Security team ensures the security of all onchain development at Coinbase
• We partner closely with product teams to make sure that our users can safely and confidently engage with the onchain world
• Perform threat modeling and security assessments of blockchain products and services
• Propose, plan, and execute Red Team operations based on realistic threats
• Write detailed reports covering the goals and outcomes of Red Team operations, including significant observations and recommendations
• Collaborate with partner teams to improve detection and response capabilities
• Provide expert technical guidance to the team in building new security frameworks and analysis tools
• Stay informed on current security trends, advisories, publications, and academic research