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# Software Engineer

- **Company:** Coinbase, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $186,065.0 - $218,900.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Computer Programming, Distributed Systems, Cryptographic Protocols, Hardware Security Module, Key Management, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Engineering, Reliability of Systems, Low Latency, Golang
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-software-engineer-coinbase-9017069

## About the Role

* 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 (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.

## Description

As a Senior Software Engineer within the Security Platform Engineering group, you'll serve as the primary execution anchor for our most critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives. This team owns Coinbase's Tier-0 Multi-Party Computation (MPC) engine, which secures 99% of assets under custody. You'll lead the development of high-availability services that directly protect customer assets and ensure global regulatory compliance from our Israel office.

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


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