Senior Software Engineer, Certificates Management
"What You'll Be Doing"
What You'll Be Doing
Lead the architecture and execution of critical cryptographic infrastructure
Define multi-quarter technical strategies, bringing clarity to highly ambiguous requirements for novel cryptographic solutions
Own risky and ambitious initiatives, implementing secure and resilient cryptographic protocols in a high-stakes, zero-trust environment
Serve as a technical anchor and mentor within a team of senior engineers, shaping engineering quality practices, driving rigorous code reviews, and eliminating single points of failure
Build alignment and secure commitment from cross-functional partners across Security, Product, and Policy to drive flawless execution
What We're Looking For
5+ years of software engineering experience with a demonstrated track record of building highly available, distributed systems
Deep domain expertise in Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and applied cryptography, including operating certificate authorities, automating X.509 certificate lifecycles (issuance, renewal, revocation, and trust-chain distribution), and safely protecting private key material using HSMs or cloud KMS
Extensive programming experience in systems languages such as Golang, Java, C++, or Rust, with the ability to work in a Golang-heavy environment
Proven experience operating Tier-0 or similarly critical infrastructure where system resilience, security, and low latency are essential
Demonstrated experience leading a team's technical strategy, architecture, and deliverables for large-scale projects, including navigating complex regulatory requirements and translating them into robust engineering solutions
Uses generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
About Base
Base is a secure, low-cost, builder-friendly Ethereum L2 built to bring the next billion users onchain. Built on the open-source OP Stack by Coinbase.
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