Offensive Security Engineer, Assessments

divh2Offensive Security Engineer/h2pReady to be pushed beyond what you think youre capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world.

Its 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, were 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 companys hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isnt for everyone.

But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, theres 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 Coinbases security posture through an effective bug bounty program.

Additionally, you will perform penetration tests on Web3 technologies and applications, ensuring the security of Coinbases blockchain-based products and services./ppWhat Youll Be Doing:/pulliConduct security assessments of Web3 products and services, including smart contracts, DeFi protocols, and blockchain infrastructure./liliCollaborate with partner teams to enhance detection and response capabilities for Web3 vulnerabilities./liliStay informed on emerging security trends, advisories, and academic research in the Web3 space./liliLead Web3 bug bounty triage and validation, ensuring timely and accurate assessments of reported vulnerabilities./liliDevelop and implement strategies to incentivize high-quality bug bounty submissions and engage with the hacker community./liliManage the Web3 bug bounty program, including scope updates, researcher communication, and payout disbursements./liliAnalyze bug bounty data to identify trends, common vulnerabilities, and areas for improvement./liliCollaborate with engineering teams to prioritize and remediate vulnerabilities identified through the bug bounty program./liliMentor and train junior security engineers in Web3 bug bounty triage and analysis./liliProvide on-call support for critical Web3 bug bounty-related incidents./liliDocument and report on Web3 bug bounty metrics and program effectiveness./li/ulpWhat We Look For In You:/pulliBachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field./lili3+ years of experience in Web3 application security and penetration testing./liliProven track record of identifying critical vulnerabilities across the blockchain protocol stack, Web2, and Web3 components./liliExtensive knowledge of the blockchain ecosystem, including L1/L2 networks, DeFi protocols, and staking mechanisms./liliDeep understanding of Web2 security concepts and common vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10, SANS Top 25)./liliStrong analytical skills to identify trends and patterns in vulnerabilities./liliExcellent communication skills for engaging with internal teams./liliPassion for security and a drive to improve Web3 security posture./liliAbility to work independently and take ownership of penetration testing initiatives./liliEnergy and self-drive for continuous learning in the rapidly evolving crypto space./liliExcellence in clear, direct, and kind communication with technical and non-technical stakeholders./liliExperience building relationships with product, engineering, and security teams./li/ulpNice To Haves:/pulliParticipation in CTFs, bug bounty programs, or open-source security research./liliExpertise in Application Security, Network Security, or Cloud Security./liliRelevant security certifications (e.g., OSCP, GPEN)./liliExperience developing and implementing security tooling to support bug bounty triage and analysis./liliExperience with bug bounty programs and platforms, including triage, validation, and researcher communication./liliStrong analytical skills to identify trends and patterns in bug bounty submissions./liliExcellent communication skills to effectively engage with bug bounty researchers./li/ulpPosition ID: P69494/p/div