Staff Blockchain Security Architect - EMEA

Coinbase; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform is seeking a Staff Blockchain Security Architect to enhance the security of blockchain protocols. The role involves addressing security gaps, threat modeling, and guiding the development of security tools. Ideal candidates have extensive blockchain experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for crypto. The position offers a competitive salary and remote flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Equity options

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in blockchain security is essential.
• Experience in architecture and security models is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and address gaps in the security infrastructure.
• Perform security assessments and threat modeling.
• Advise on code and architecture for smart contracts.
• Drive the vision for blockchain security tools.
• Investigate innovations like zero-knowledge proofs.

Skills

Deep understanding of blockchains

Extensive experience in architecture and threat modeling of security-critical backend crypto systems

Familiarity with crypto custodianship

Knowledge of onchain activities

Familiarity with innovations such as restaking and EIPs

Leadership and mentorship experience

Clear communication skills

Education

8+ years in blockchain, with a minimum of 4 years in blockchain security

Job description

Staff Blockchain Security Architect - EMEA

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Staff Blockchain Security Architect - EMEA | Coinbase | United Kingdom (Remote)

Are you a blockchain security expert passionate about the future of crypto? Coinbase is looking for a Staff Blockchain Security Architect to join their Security Team and ensure the safety and security of Coinbase’s blockchain protocols and related systems. As a blockchain security architect, you'll be at the forefront of securing digital asset networks and leading efforts to identify gaps in security infrastructure.

What You’ll Do:

• Identify and address gaps in security infrastructure across Coinbase.
• Perform security assessments, framework development, and threat modeling of blockchain protocols, smart contracts, and distributed ledger technology.
• Advise on code and architecture for internal smart contract development.
• Drive the roadmap and vision for blockchain security tools.
• Investigate blockchain upgrades, innovations (like zero-knowledge proofs), and emerging protocols.
• Publish blogs and give talks on vulnerabilities, incident investigations, and integration risks.

What We Look For:

• Deep understanding of blockchains, especially EVM chains.
• Extensive experience in architecture and threat modeling of security-critical backend crypto systems.
• Familiarity with crypto custodianship, common vulnerabilities, and systems that handle cryptocurrency.
• Knowledge of onchain activities (blockchain explorers, funds tracing, DEXs, NFTs, smart contracts).
• Familiarity with innovations such as restaking and EIPs.
• Leadership and mentorship experience.
• Clear communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• 8+ years in blockchain, with a minimum of 4 years in blockchain security.

Nice to Haves:

• Knowledge of security architecture of non-EVM blockchains.
• Expertise in cryptography, including zk-SNARKs, FHE, and MPC.

Why Coinbase?

• Mission-driven company at the forefront of crypto and blockchain.
• Competitive salary, bonus, equity options, and benefits (medical, dental, vision).
• Opportunity to work with top-tier colleagues and be a part of a high-impact security team.

Apply now and be part of a leading company in blockchain security! If you need help preparing your application or have any questions, feel free to ask!

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