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Senior Software Engineer, Secrets Management

Coinbase
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LOCATION

United States · Remote

EXPERIENCE

5+ Years

SALARY

$186.07K - $218.9K /year

SKILLS REQUIRED

Applied CryptographyGodistributed systemsSecure Coding PracticesMulti-Party Computation

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer within the Security Platform Engineering group, serving as the primary execution anchor for critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives, including the Tier-0 Multi-Party Computation (MPC) engine that secures 99% of assets under custody.

What you'll do

  • 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

What you'll need

  • 5+ 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
  • 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

Nice to have

  • Multi-Party Computation experience

Details

  • Remote-first, but not remote-only; quarterly in-person working sessions called "surges"
  • Location: Remote - USA
  • Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $186,065 — $218,900 USD
  • Position ID: P77421
  • Application limit: maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period

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Senior Software Engineer, Secrets Management