Senior Blockchain Security Engineer, Offensive Security

Optimism; Idaho; Remote; USD 180,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

This innovative firm is seeking a skilled security professional to join their Protocol Security team. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the security of blockchain products and services while collaborating with various teams to enhance detection and response capabilities. With a focus on threat modeling and Red Team operations, you will help identify vulnerabilities and propose robust security measures. If you are passionate about blockchain technology and security, and thrive in a rapidly changing environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization that values creativity and teamwork while building the future of onchain.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Target Bonus

Target Equity

Qualifications

• 3+ years of blockchain security experience is required.
• Expertise in designing security countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• Perform threat modeling and security assessments of blockchain products.
• Collaborate with teams to improve detection and response capabilities.

Skills

Blockchain Security

Red Team Operations

Threat Modeling

Vulnerability Identification

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Degree in Cyber Security or Software Engineering

Tools

Security Frameworks

Analysis Tools

Job description

Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. We need your help to make that happen.

We believe that the onchain platform is the most important builder platform since the internet (“online”).

We believe that the onchain platform should be open source, free to use, and globally available. And we believe that in order to make it really work, we need all hands on deck, working together to scale in a secure, decentralized, easy-to-use way.

At Base, we live by our Stay Based values: we do the right thing, work hard, stay optimistic, prioritize the team, and push creative boundaries—all while building the future of onchain. We value a Zone 3+ work ethic, where our team rises to the challenge, embraces hard weeks, and makes small to significant personal tradeoffs when necessary to drive impact and innovation.

The Protocol Security team ensures the security of all onchain development at Coinbase. We partner closely with product teams to make sure that our users can safely and confidently engage with the onchain world.

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

• Perform threat modeling and security assessments of blockchain products and services.
• Propose, plan, and execute Red Team operations based on realistic threats.
• Write detailed reports covering the goals and outcomes of Red Team operations, including significant observations and recommendations.
• Collaborate with partner teams to improve detection and response capabilities.
• Provide expert technical guidance to the team in building new security frameworks and analysis tools.
• Stay informed on current security trends, advisories, publications, and academic research.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber security, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of blockchain security experience is required.
• 3+ years of Red Team experience, with a track record of breaking complex systems using novel techniques.
• A track record of identifying critical vulnerabilities across the blockchain protocol stack, in both onchain and offchain components.
• Extensive knowledge of the blockchain ecosystem, including the inner workings of L1 and L2 networks, DeFi protocols, native staking, etc.
• Expertise in designing robust security countermeasures to prevent known and anticipated vulnerabilities.
• Energy and self-drive for continuous learning as crypto is a constantly and rapidly changing space.
• Excellence in clear, direct, and kind communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience in building relationships with product, engineering, and other security teams.

Nice to haves:

• Participation in computer security competitions (CTFs), Bug Bounty programs, open source security research, CVE analysis.
• Expertise in one or more of: Application Security, Network Security, Cloud Security.
• 1+ years of Software Engineering experience.

ID: G2702

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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:

$180,625—$212,500 USD