Staff Blockchain Security Architect - EMEA

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

💼 Full-Time | 🏠 Remote | 💰 Competitive Salary + Benefits

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!