Security Engineer - Remote
About The Company Coinbase is a leading global platform for economic freedom, committed to building the future of finance. We operate with a high standard of excellence and thrive in an intense, fast-paced environment where complacency is not tolerated. As a remote-first company, we emphasize collaboration through quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges.” Our mission is to increase economic freedom worldwide by providing secure, accessible financial services. At Coinbase, you will work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about pushing boundaries and delivering innovative solutions that empower users and protect critical assets. About The Role We are seeking a skilled Security Engineer to join our Corporate Security (CorpSec) team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls that protect our corporate infrastructure, user endpoints, enterprise applications, and network communications. You will collaborate closely with IT and engineering teams to identify security risks and deliver tailored solutions that enhance user security while minimizing friction. This position focuses on securing macOS, Chromebook, and mobile endpoints, ensuring compliance, threat detection, and optimal user experience. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating data exfiltration risks introduced by local AI agents and developer tools. You will also provide technical guidance and code review support to elevate security standards across the organization.
Qualifications
Minimum of 3 years of experience in security engineering, including at least 2 years securing macOS or similar user endpoints in an enterprise environment. Proven ability to write production-quality code, including services, integrations, and automations that support corporate infrastructure security. Experience managing security projects end-to-end with minimal supervision in fast-moving environments. Familiarity with device trust, zero trust network access, or endpoint communication security products such as Cloudflare, Prisma Access, or Zscaler. Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight to produce business-ready outputs and improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain security solutions to harden macOS, Chromebook, and mobile endpoints. Focus on secure configurations, compliance adherence, threat detection, and enhancing user experience. Conduct security reviews of enterprise systems and software that support user productivity. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate endpoint and SaaS security into broader corporate engineering initiatives. Identify and close data exfiltration paths introduced by local AI agents and developer tooling on corporate endpoints. Provide technical guidance and conduct code reviews to raise security standards within the CorpSec team and across the organization.
Benefits
Competitive base salary ranging from $152,405 to $179,300 USD annually, varying by location. Eligibility for equity and bonus compensation. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage. 401(k) retirement savings plan. Remote-first work environment with quarterly in-person collaboration sessions. Equal Opportunity Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.