Full-Time

Senior Security Engineer

OS Security

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Compensation Overview

CA$191.1k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior

Remote in Canada

In-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites, which are held multiple times annually.

Category
Cybersecurity
IT & Security
Required Skills
Operating Systems
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.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.

Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to manage their cryptocurrency transactions easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible for both merchants and consumers. Unlike many competitors, Coinbase focuses on building trust with its users through reliable services and a straightforward interface. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunities in the digital currency space.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's DeFi support for XRP and DOGE expands its decentralized finance offerings.
  • Partnership with Irdeto aims to combat crypto crimes, enhancing platform security.
  • Launch of CDP Wallets simplifies cryptocurrency wallet integration and management.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach affecting 70,000 users could damage Coinbase's reputation and finances.
  • Increased competition from decentralized exchanges like Uniswap may reduce market share.
  • Regulatory changes in the U.S. could impact Coinbase's operations and compliance.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for both merchants and consumers.
  • The company provides custodial solutions, ensuring security and trust for its clients.
  • Coinbase's focus on user-centric design enhances ease of use and reliability.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Coinccino
Jun 9th, 2025
Coinbase Slashes Account Freezes by 82% and Launches DeFi Support for XRP & DOGE

Coinbase is rolling out two major upgrades aimed at improving user experience and expanding its decentralized finance (DeFi) offerings:

Coinccino
Jun 5th, 2025
Uniswap Labs Appoints Former Coinbase Executive Katherine Minarik as Chief Legal Officer

Uniswap Labs has appointed katherine Minarik, former vice president of legal and deputy General Counsel at Coinbase, as its new chief legal officer (CLO).

Website Planet
May 30th, 2025
Hackers Breach Coinbase, Demand $20 Million Ransom

Coinbase, the largest US-based cryptocurrency exchange, recently confirmed a breach of its systems that gave malicious actors access to its customers' personal data.

The Trading AI
May 29th, 2025
Coinbase Partners with Irdeto to Combat Crypto Crimes, Bitcoin's Market Surge

On May 29, 2025, Coinbase announced a strategic partnership with digital security firm Irdeto to tackle cryptocurrency-funded piracy and cybercrime.

BBX
May 28th, 2025
Coinbase launches CDP Wallets, supporting cross chain smart accounts and TEE secure custody

Odaily Planet Daily News: Coinbase announced the launch of CDP Wallets, a major upgrade to its developer platform wallet API aimed at simplifying the integration and management of cryptocurrency wallets.