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Staff Software Engineer

Coinbase· Security Platform Engineering
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Hybrid (Israel)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Staff Software Engineer within the Security Platform Engineering group responsible for cryptographic infrastructure and regulatory/compliance initiatives to secure customer assets.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 8+ 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.

Skills

Required:Distributed systemsApplied cryptography / KMS / HSMGolangSecurity / zero-trust environments
Nice to have:Multi-Party Computation (MPC)JavaC++Rust

Benefits

  • Pension Fund/Managerial Insurance
  • Education Fund
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Medical Stipend
  • Learning and Development Allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Medical Policy - Global Traveler
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.

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