Full-Time

Engineering Manager

Platform, Developer Experience, Client Tooling

Updated on 2/19/2025

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Fintech
Crypto & Web3

Compensation Overview

$218k - $256.5kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in USA

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Required Skills
JavaScript
React.js
Web Development

You match the following Coinbase's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • At least 7 years experience in developing web apps and shipping user-facing features with JavaScript and modern, component-based JS frameworks like React
  • Familiar with current trends and best practices in front-end architecture, including performance, security and usability
  • At least 2 years Engineering Manager experience, managing front-end engineers
  • An ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with short-term planning
  • You can be hands-on when needed – whether that’s writing/reviewing code or technical documents, participating in on-call rotations and leading incidents, or triaging/troubleshooting bugs
Responsibilities
  • Build and manage engineering teams, to guide the development of features, services, and infrastructure across both web and mobile.
  • Coach your direct reports to have a positive impact on the organization and support their career growth.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate our vision into a tangible roadmap on a quarterly basis. Break down complex projects into smaller pieces and lead the iterative design and implementation process.
  • Be a thoughtful technical voice within the team, aiding in diligent architectural decisions and fostering a culture of high-quality code and engineering processes.
  • Work closely with our talent organization to identify and recruit exceptional engineers who align with Coinbase's culture and contribute to our products.
  • Contribute to and take ownership of processes that drive engineering quality and meet our engineering SLAs.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience leading a Developer Experience/Productivity, Platform, or similar domain team
  • Have previous experience at a fast paced, high growth stage internet/software company
  • Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity such as interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services

Coinbase operates a digital currency wallet and platform that allows users to buy, sell, and manage digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it easy for both merchants and consumers to engage in transactions with digital currencies. Coinbase generates revenue primarily through transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its strong emphasis on trust and user-centric design, ensuring that clients have a reliable and straightforward experience. The company's goal is to promote innovation and equal opportunity by creating an open financial system that is accessible to everyone.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$616.1M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's acquisition of Spindl enhances its on-chain advertising capabilities.
  • The launch of BTC-collateralized loans opens new financial opportunities for users.
  • Coinbase's international expansion, including India, broadens its market reach.

What critics are saying

  • Technical issues with Solana transactions have led to customer dissatisfaction.
  • Increased competition from decentralized exchanges could erode Coinbase's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. may lead to stricter compliance requirements.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for both merchants and consumers.
  • The company provides a secure and reliable digital currency wallet service.
  • Coinbase's business model includes transaction fees, trading services, and custodial solutions.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-6%
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