Staff Software Engineer

Responsibilities: — Lead the architecture and execution of critical cryptographic infrastructure, including services required for global regulatory compliance — Define technical strategies with a multi-quarter horizon, clarifying ambiguous requirements for novel cryptographic solutions — Own risky and ambitious initiatives, implementing secure and resilient cryptographic protocols in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment — Shape engineering quality practices as a technical anchor and mentor within a team of senior engineers, driving rigorous code reviews and eliminating single points of failure — Build alignment and secure commitment from cross-functional partners across Security, Product, and Policy to drive flawless execution Requirements: — 8+ years of experience in software engineering with demonstrated success building highly available, distributed systems — Deep domain expertise in applied cryptography, Key Management Systems (KMS), or Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), with proven experience safely implementing cryptographic protocols (Multi-Party Computation experience strongly preferred) — Extensive programming experience in systems languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust, with ability to operate in a Golang-heavy environment — Proven track record operating Tier-0 or highly critical infrastructure where system resilience, security, and low latency are absolute prerequisites — Demonstrated experience leading a team's technical strategy, architecture, and deliverables for large-scale projects, including navigating complex regulatory requirements and translating them into robust engineering solutions — Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality Benefits: — Accommodations for individuals with disabilities available upon request via email at accommodations[at]coinbase.com