Offensive Security Engineer, Assessments (Web3)

Offensive Security Engineer

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you're capable of? 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. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

The Application Security organization at Coinbase is seeking to hire an experienced Offensive Security Engineer specializing in Web3 penetration testing and Web3 bug bounty program management and optimization. In this role, you will collaborate with the Bug Bounty Program Lead to drive Web3 bug bounty triage, validation, and strategic initiatives aimed at increasing program efficiency, maturity, and hacker engagement. You will work closely with whitehat hackers, security engineers, and cross-functional teams to enhance Coinbase's security posture through an effective bug bounty program. Additionally, you will perform penetration tests on Web3 technologies and applications, ensuring the security of Coinbase's blockchain-based products and services.

Job Duties

• Conduct security assessments of Web3 products and services, including smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and blockchain infrastructure.
• Collaborate with partner teams to enhance detection and response capabilities for Web3 vulnerabilities.
• Stay informed on emerging security trends, advisories, and academic research in the Web3 space.
• Lead Web3 bug bounty triage and validation, ensuring timely and accurate assessments of reported vulnerabilities.
• Develop and implement strategies to incentivize high-quality bug bounty submissions and engage with the hacker community.
• Manage the Web3 bug bounty program, including scope updates, researcher communication, and payout disbursements.
• Analyze bug bounty data to identify trends, common vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities identified through the bug bounty program.
• Mentor and train junior security engineers in Web3 bug bounty triage and analysis.
• Provide on-call support for critical Web3 bug bounty-related incidents.
• Document and report on Web3 bug bounty metrics and program effectiveness.

Job Requirements

Nice to haves :

Position ID : P69494

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 : $152,405$179,300 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase 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.