Full-Time

Senior Engineering Manager

Institutional, Exchange

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Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Compensation Overview

CA$260.1k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior, Expert

Remote in Canada

In-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites, which are held multiple times annually.

Category
Engineering Management
Software Development Management
Requirements
  • Experience building and operating 24/7 financial trading systems (i.e. Matching Engines, Order Management Systems, Risk Engines, Market Data and Order Gateways), with a strong understanding of how these systems differ from traditional web architectures.
  • Domain experience with crypto, derivatives or other financial products.
  • At least 10 years of experience in software engineering.
  • At least 5 years of engineering management experience, and 2 years of experience managing Managers.
  • You know what high quality code — and software engineering processes — look like and know how to foster an environment that creates them.
  • Execution focused with an ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Ability to do both long term thinking and short term planning.
  • Experience architecting complex distributed systems at scale.
  • 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.
  • You're passionate about building an open financial system that brings the world together.
Responsibilities
  • Lead the engineering teams responsible for building the mission critical, submillisecond systems underpinning our Derivatives Exchanges.
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate our vision into a tangible roadmap. 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 and operational excellence. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and operation of complex, distributed systems at scale.
  • Coach your direct reports to have a positive impact on the organization and support their career growth.
  • 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
  • Experience running exchanges at scale
  • Deep Operating Systems Expertise
  • Experience with both cloud and on-prem systems

Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to manage their cryptocurrency transactions easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible for both merchants and consumers. Unlike many competitors, Coinbase focuses on building trust with its users through reliable services and a straightforward interface. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunities in the digital currency space.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased stablecoin adoption could boost Coinbase's transaction volume and revenue.
  • The rise of DeFi platforms presents opportunities for Coinbase to expand its offerings.
  • Growing interest in tokenized assets could provide new revenue streams for Coinbase.

What critics are saying

  • Coinbase's tokenized stock trading may face regulatory hurdles in the U.S.
  • Competition from Stripe and PayPal could challenge Coinbase Payments' success.
  • Reliance on the European market poses risks if stricter crypto regulations are imposed.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions and wallet services.
  • The company has secured a MiCA license, enhancing its regulatory standing in the EU.
  • Coinbase's partnership with Shopify expands its reach in the global payments market.

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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

1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-2%
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