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# Senior Software Engineer

- **Company:** Coinbase, Inc.
- **Location:** Topeka, KS, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Code Review, Computer Programming, Continuous Delivery, Software Design Documents, Distributed Systems, Hardware Security Module, Key Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Golang
- **Published:** August 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13633915

## About the Role

* 5+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated success building highly available, distributed systems

 * Experience with applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), with understanding of how to safely operate within security-critical environments (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, observability, and security are absolute prerequisites, including experience configuring cloud infrastructure as code across multiple isolated environments

 * Demonstrated experience managing complex projects end-to-end, removing technical blockers, navigating regulatory requirements, and mentoring team members

 * Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements

## Description

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Core Cryptography team within Security, you'll act as a primary execution anchor for our most critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives. This team is the deep-expertise center for Coinbase's Tier-0 cryptographic infrastructure, including the foundational Multi-Party Computation (MPC) engine which secures 99% of assets under custody. You'll lead the development of highly sensitive, high-availability services that directly protect customer assets and ensure global regulatory compliance.

What you'll do:

 * Own the design, implementation, and end-to-end integration of critical cryptographic infrastructure, including services required for global regulatory compliance

 * Lead infrastructure setup, continuous deployment, and observability strategies to proactively resolve production incidents and ensure catastrophe recovery

 * Drive complex integration challenges, implementing secure and resilient infrastructure in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment

 * Shape engineering quality as a technical mentor, promoting rigorous code reviews, comprehensive design documents, and best practices across the team

 * Partner with cross-functional stakeholders across Security, Product, and Policy to drive flawless execution


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