Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Workforce Identity

CoinbaseCoinbase·Remote(Remote - USA)
Software Development

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled site reliability engineers grows, with a 25% increase in job postings over the past year, Coinbase stands out for its commitment to innovation and remote work. With the rise of digital transformation, companies are looking for experts who can ensure the reliability and security of their systems. This role is a unique opportunity for experienced engineers to join a cutting-edge team and work on complex identity and access management systems. Before applying, candidates should be aware of the high expectations and intense environment that come with working at a leading fintech company.

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Site Reliability Engineer, Workforce Identity, is a critical position at Coinbase, focused on building and scaling the company's identity and access management (IAM) platform. As a member of the IT Operations Corporate Engineering team, you will own the reliability, automation, and DevOps practices that keep IAM systems performant and secure at scale. This is a high-impact role that requires collaboration with various teams, including IT, Security, and Engineering, to ensure the seamless functioning of corporate resources.

The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of identity lifecycle, provisioning, SSO, MFA, and access control architecture, as well as experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tooling, and cloud environments. If you are a seasoned engineer looking for a new challenge, this role offers the opportunity to work on complex systems and contribute to the growth and success of a leading fintech company.

What You Will Do

  • Own the reliability and availability of corporate IAM systems end-to-end, including on-call rotation, incident response, root cause analysis, and blameless retrospectives to ensure 24x7 uptime for critical identity services.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling to streamline identity platform deployments, eliminate manual operational tasks, and progressively test changes before production rollout.
  • Partner with IT, Security, and Engineering teams as a subject matter expert on corporate IAM and DevOps tooling, advising on identity lifecycle, provisioning, SSO, MFA, and access control architecture.
  • Drive observability and disaster recovery maturity across IAM systems by defining metrics, implementing monitoring solutions, and designing recovery strategies that meet strict SLA requirements.
  • Strengthen documentation standards by creating and maintaining comprehensive runbooks, system configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures across the identity platform lifecycle.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement new features and services that meet business requirements and align with company goals.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and training materials to ensure knowledge sharing and skill development within the team.
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of the overall code quality and architecture.
  • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to continuously improve the identity and access management systems.

What We Are Looking For

  • 5+ years of experience in site reliability engineering or infrastructure engineering, with hands-on ownership of identity and access management platforms (Okta, Duo, Auth0, EntraID, Ping, or similar).
  • Demonstrated success building tooling that solves IAM-specific problems, including identity lifecycle and provisioning, SSO, MFA, and ABAC/RBAC at enterprise scale.
  • Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (Go, Python, Ruby, Java, or C#) and experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Git-based workflows and IaC tools (Terraform or equivalent).
  • Track record managing cloud environments (AWS, GCP, or Azure) with infrastructure-as-code, including container orchestration and automated deployment frameworks.
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
  • Strong understanding of security principles, including authentication, authorization, and encryption.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company.
  • Knowledge of compliance frameworks, such as SOC 2 or ISO 27001.
  • Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems.

Benefits and Perks

  • Competitive salary and equity package.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous PTO and holiday policy.
  • Remote work stipend and equipment budget.
  • Professional development opportunities, including training and conference sponsorships.
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team of experienced professionals.

How to Stand Out

  • When applying, make sure to highlight your experience with identity and access management platforms, as well as your proficiency in programming languages and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Be prepared to discuss your approach to building and maintaining reliable and secure systems, including your experience with incident response and disaster recovery.
  • Showcase your ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Consider creating a portfolio that demonstrates your technical skills and experience with IAM systems, as well as your ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • During the interview process, ask questions about the company culture, team dynamics, and opportunities for growth and professional development.
  • Be prepared to discuss your salary expectations and negotiate based on your research and industry standards.

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