Description
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world.
We're seeking a Staff Security Engineer, IAM to lead the architectural vision and security engineering execution for Coinbase’s Identity and Access Management (IAM) and workforce security platforms.
As a senior technical leader within the IAM program, you will partner with Engineering, IT, Platform, and business teams to architect and deliver identity solutions that balance zero-trust security with workforce enablement, reduce insider risk, and satisfy global regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the architectural vision and security engineering execution for Coinbase’s IAM and workforce security platforms
- Evaluate, design, and implement “build, buy, or hybrid” strategies for workforce Identity Governance and Administration (IGA)
- Write high-quality code to build scalable automation, custom integrations, and self-service guardrails
- Conduct comprehensive threat modeling and security architecture reviews for foundational identity systems and critical SaaS integrations
- Partner with Engineering, IT, HR, AI/ML, and Product teams to align security initiatives with business goals
Requirements:
- 7+ years of proven experience in software engineering, security engineering, or systems architecture
- Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go)
- Demonstrated track record of successfully implementing complex hybrid IAM infrastructures
- Deep operational and architectural understanding of Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) processes
- Extensive expertise in modern identity protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM), cloud IAM (AWS and GCP), and dynamic access control frameworks (RBAC, ABAC, ReBAC)
- Strong background in applied risk management, automated threat modeling, and zero-trust architecture principles
Nice to Have:
- Experience operating in a hyper-growth tech, FinTech, or crypto environment
- Experience governing non-FTE workforce populations at scale
- Hands-on experience with Policy-as-Code paradigms and integrating machine learning to automate policy generation
Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range from $218,025 to $256,500 USD.