Senior Software Engineer, Certificates Management

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Senior Software Engineer, Certificates Management

Coinbase

Published 29 Oct 2026

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Sacramento, CA, USA

186K - 219K USD Annual

Remote

Role Highlights

Languages used

GO

Java

C++

Rust

Key skills

Code Reviews

Distributed Systems

PKI

Generative AI

Security

Architecture

Infrastructure

Cryptography

Cloud

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

HTTP

Description

The role involves serving as the primary execution anchor for critical regulatory and cryptographic initiatives within the Security Platform Engineering group. The individual will lead the architecture and execution of essential cryptographic infrastructure while defining technical strategies for novel solutions. Responsibilities include owning ambitious initiatives to implement secure and resilient protocols in a zero-trust environment. The position requires shaping engineering quality practices by mentoring senior engineers and driving rigorous code reviews. Additionally, the role involves building alignment with cross-functional partners across security, product, and policy teams to ensure successful project execution.

Required Qualifications and Skills

The role requires a minimum of five years of experience in software engineering with a focus on building highly available distributed systems. Candidates must possess deep domain expertise in Public Key Infrastructure and applied cryptography, including experience with certificate authorities and X.509 certificate lifecycles. Proficiency in systems programming languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust is necessary. Furthermore, the position requires a proven track record of operating critical infrastructure and demonstrated experience in leading technical strategy for large-scale projects. The ability to utilize generative AI responsibly with human oversight is also required.

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