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Engineering Manager, Security

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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

As part of the InfoSec team at Coinbase, Security Services Group (SSG) is responsible for building and operationalizing key security controls and best practices around Identity and Access Management (IAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), Data and Endpoint Security and Security Logging. In support of this mission, our team members build, integrate, and operate tools – both custom and off-the-shelf, that ensure that our internal systems and endpoints have the right access controls implemented, security policies applied, and logs collected. We’re looking for a unicorn: You are a hands-on Engineering Manager who is comfortable building backends and frontends alike, have a strong understanding of security best practices and is excited to lead a high performing team with a wide set of internal stakeholders. We are a remote first company, so being a self-starter who’s comfortable working independently and communicating asynchronously is key. The tools, processes and features you will help build will be used by every Coinbase employee, and will play a key role in keeping our and our customers’ crypto safe.

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

Leading a high performing, mission driven and growing team of engineers where you will drive hiring exceptional talent, coaching and execution around that mission.
Architecting, designing, and building new tools, or key new features of existing tools, to meet evolving ITAM and Security Logging requirements. These tools will focus on enforcing the principle of least privilege, managing operational risk, and identifying suspicious behavior.
Implementing key security features, such as role-based access control and multi-party approval capabilities, that help prevent access abuse and misuse.
Collaborating with a variety of stakeholders, including Platform and Product teams, Security Engineering, Security Operations, and Compliance teams, on cross-functional requirements, joint projects and driving adoption.
As an engineering leader in SSG org, raise the bar in engineering excellence and mentor junior engineers.

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

You have 8+ years of experience in developing scalable and efficient systems and user interfaces. You know when to use Mongo and when to use Snowflake, and you wonder why any APIs still use XML or CSV when JSON exists.
You have 4+ years of experience managing a team of 5+ engineers driving challenging, enterprise scale projects.
You’re an experienced developer who knows how to work with stakeholders, design scalable systems, write secure software and is comfortable working independently.
While we aren’t looking for a security expert for this role, we need someone who’s familiar with threats and security best practices, as these drive our software development and integration use cases.
Experience in developing in Go, Ruby, Python, and React as well as experience working with Database and scalable, complex SQL Queries.

Nice to haves:

Experience driving Kubernetes based projects deployed to AWS.
Knowledge in AI and Crypto is a plus.

Job #: P69429

Pay Transparency Notice: 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, and vision).

Pay Range:

$217,900—$260,100 CAD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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What You Should Know About Engineering Manager, Security, Coinbase

Are you ready to challenge yourself and push beyond what you thought possible? At Coinbase, we're driven by a mission to increase economic freedom in the world, which is no small feat! As an Engineering Manager in Security, you'll be at the forefront of building the emerging onchain platform, shaping the future of the global financial system. We're in search of someone who shares our passion for crypto and blockchain technology and is excited about leaving a mark on the world. In this role, you’ll lead a high-performing team dedicated to security best practices, ensuring that our internal systems and endpoints are fortified against threats. The Security Services Group (SSG) team focuses on developing and operationalizing crucial security controls related to Identity and Access Management and IT Asset Management. Your responsibilities will range from architecting innovative tools to implementing security features that empower Coinbase employees while protecting our customers' assets. Collaboration is key, as you'll work alongside talented professionals across multiple disciplines within the company. A successful candidate will have a mix of hands-on development and management experience, truly understanding both backend and frontend systems, security best practices, and mentoring junior engineers. In our remote-first company culture, being a self-starter and effective communicator is essential. If you're enthusiastic about solving complex problems in an intense yet rewarding atmosphere, we can't wait to welcome you to the team!

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What are the key responsibilities of an Engineering Manager at Coinbase?

As an Engineering Manager at Coinbase, you will lead a mission-driven team focused on security. Your key responsibilities include hiring exceptional talent, coaching your team, and architecting new security tools that meet evolving compliance requirements. You'll also collaborate extensively with internal stakeholders on cross-functional projects and help implement security features that enhance operational risk management.