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Senior Security Engineer, OS Security

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Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
186K-219K Annually
Senior level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in USA
186K-219K Annually
Senior level
As a Senior Security Engineer, you'll enhance OS security, develop logging systems, and collaborate closely with engineering teams to improve infrastructure.
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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Coinbase Infrastructure Security is seeking a subject matter expert in infrastructure security with a background in control development to solve challenges in Linux operating system security, container runtime security, and software lifecycle management. You will work closely with Infrastructure partners to create and execute a vision for the security of compute platforms. You will deliver impact at-scale through sound engineering, first-principles thinking, and continuous iteration. Developers will move fast and safely with the solutions that you deliver. 

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

  • Independently solve complex problems in compute platform security.
  • Harden systems using technologies like secure boot and access control frameworks
  • Build secure operating systems, managed containers, and automated updates.
  • Develop logging and monitoring systems to detect and respond to runtime threats.
  • Build and evolve infrastructure platforms by co-creating with engineering teams.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

  • At least 5 years of experience in software or development-focused security engineering.
  • An execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating through ambiguity and delivering results.
  • Your passion for building an open financial system that brings the world together drives you to excel in this role.

Nice to haves:

  • You have a strong working knowledge of the Linux operating system and are comfortable working with the Linux kernel (for example, writing a kernel module).
  • You have built security controls for operating system security, container runtime security, and/or container lifecycle management.
  • You have worked with Golang, Docker, and/or Kubernetes.

Job #: P61858

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Pay Range:
$186,065$218,900 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.  For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. 

Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.   For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).

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AI Disclosure

For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.  

For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate. 

The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact [email protected].

 


Top Skills

Access Control Frameworks
Docker
Go
Kubernetes
Linux
Logging
Monitoring
Secure Boot

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