Coinbase is hiring a Blockchain Security Engineer to join the Decentralized Financial Security Team. You will design secure products from the ground up, perform security reviews, and lead risk-reduction initiatives for crypto products used by millions. You will work closely with engineers, product managers, and leadership on the latest technology to uphold security as our foundation.
What You'll Do
- Perform design reviews, threat modeling and code reviews of upcoming features and products.
- Identify top product risk areas and lead risk-reduction initiatives with cross-functional teams.
- Improve and/or automate existing processes to increase efficiency, utilizing agentic/AI tooling.
- Create monitoring solutions to ensure identified risks remain at acceptable levels.
- Participate in the team on-call rotation to support engineering teams through timely design consultations, vulnerability analysis, and bug fix verification.
- Publish blogs and give talks on newfound vulnerabilities, incident investigations, unique integration risks, and related topics.
What We're Looking For
- Strong understanding of blockchains, particularly EVM chains, and highly 'crypto forward'.
- Expertise in blockchain technology and foundational knowledge in security principles.
- 2+ years of threat modeling/design review experience.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical security requirements and risks into terms that anyone can understand.
- High ownership and drive, including the ability to work independently and unblock yourself.
- Experience with using AI/agentic tooling like Claude Code, Cursor, or GPT Codex.
- Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices.
Nice to Have
- MS or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
- Experience in at least one of: Snowflake, Databricks, Dune.
- Experience automating manual processes or carrying out process improvements.
- Experience in Blockchain, Exchange, or Decentralized Exchange Security.
Technical Stack
- EVM chains
- Snowflake
- Databricks
- Dune
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Decentralized Financial Security Team at Coinbase.
Benefits & Compensation
- Equity
- Bonus eligibility
- Medical, dental, vision benefits
- 401(k)
- Compensation range: $152,405—$179,300 USD + equity
Work Mode
This role is remote.
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.
