Senior Threat Engineer

Coinbase

. Automate the tracking and analysis of sophisticated cyber threats targeting Coinbase's customers, employees, products, and infrastructure .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $180,370 - $212,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operational threat intelligence and incident response, with a strong ability to analyze and communicate complex cyber threats effectively. Proficient in programming and data analysis, with a focus on delivering actionable intelligence and cultivating strategic relationships within the cybersecurity community.

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Operational Threat IntelligenceIncident ResponsePython ProgrammingSQL Data AnalysisOpen-Source Intelligence (OSINT)

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Hard Skills

Operational Threat IntelligenceIncident ResponsePython ProgrammingSQL Data AnalysisOpen-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Cyber InvestigationsThreat AnalysisData ScriptingGenerative AI UtilizationIntelligence Reporting

Soft Skills

CommunicationCritical ThinkingRelationship BuildingSelf-DirectionAnalytic Quality Elevation

Tools & Technologies

Vertex SynapseThreat Intelligence Platform

Industry Keywords

Cyber ThreatsFinancial IndustryIntelligence AnalysisStakeholder EngagementStrategic Feedback

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Automate the tracking and analysis of sophisticated cyber threats targeting Coinbase's customers, employees, products, and infrastructure
Report and present intelligence analysis to stakeholders, partners, and executives to influence organizational decisions
Model and curate the shared view of the threat landscape within Vertex Synapse, Coinbase's Threat Intelligence Platform
Elevate analytic quality through critical peer review and strategic feedback
Cultivate strategic relationships within Threat Intelligence communities
Investigate and deliver on a high volume of intelligence requests by prioritizing, documenting, and reporting timely and accurate information
Serve as subject matter expert on the latest cyber threats and risks facing Coinbase, crypto, and the broader financial industry

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in operational threat intelligence, incident response, security research, or cyber investigations
Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python or Go)
Proficient in SQL for data analysis, scripting, or tooling development
Ability to translate complex technical threat analysis into clear, actionable intelligence briefs for technical and executive audiences
Ability to independently identify high-priority threats, self-direct investigations, and build solutions with minimal oversight
Skilled in conducting open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges”