Senior Offensive Security Engineer (IOT / Network Pentesting)

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 org at Coinbase is hiring for a Senior Offensive Security Engineer, Offensive Security. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Penetration Tester with a proven track record of assessing and securing the digital security of physical spaces. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, active, current, or recently expired security clearance, and demonstrated experience working with executives at large companies. What you'll be doing (ie. job duties): To be completed by all business teams except Eng. • Assess the digital security of physical spaces (e.g., labs, offices), including expertise in IOT/IOT automation and prosumer networking gear. • Conduct comprehensive penetration tests on networked devices, including hardware, firmware, and integrations. • Identify and exploit vulnerabilities in ecosystems, providing detailed reports and recommendations for remediation. • Collaborate with security and development teams to integrate security best practices throughout the device lifecycle. • Stay current with the latest security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices for securing physical spaces. • Present findings and recommendations to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive leadership. What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): • Active, current, or recently expired security clearance. • 2+ years of experience working with C-Suite at S&P 500 organizations. • Proven penetration testing expertise across the full threat spectrum, from common criminal actors up to highly sophisticated, resource-rich Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs) and nation-state actors. • Proven expertise in penetration testing the full digital security of physical spaces, including building management systems (BMS), physical access control systems (PACS), IoT/home automation devices, wireless protocols (LoRaWAN, Bluetooth, Zigbee, etc) and networked security infrastructure (e.g., IP cameras and alarms). • Extensive experience working with executives at large, complex organizations. • Strong understanding of networking protocols and architectures, security frameworks, and building security best practices. • Proficiency in various penetration testing tools and methodologies. • Excellent communication and report-writing skills. • Ability to travel occasionally, based on business needs. Nice to haves: • Participation in computer security competitions (CTFs), Bug Bounty programs, open source security research, CVE analysis • Experience in Web3 security, network security and/or cloud security. • Experience with developing and implementing security tooling to support penetration testing and AI penetration testing activities. • Experience pentesting AI systems and LLMs. Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility + equity eligibility + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)). Base salary range shown. Total compensation also includes equity and bonus eligibility and benefits: $186,065-$218,900 USD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. 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 a

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