Blockchain Security Engineer
CoinbaseUnited States
Posted March 10, 2026
152405 - 179300 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
Job Description
Join Coinbase's Decentralized Financial Security Team as a Blockchain Security Engineer to design secure products, identify top product risk areas, and lead risk-reduction initiatives. This role requires a strong understanding of blockchains, security principles, and experience with threat modeling and design reviews.
Requirements
- 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 (Claude Code, Cursor, GPT Codex, etc.)
- Ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
- Equity and Bonus Eligibility