Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend, Institutional, Exchange

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Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Compensation Overview

$186k - $218.9k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior

United States

Hybrid

In-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
NoSQL
Requirements
  • You have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
  • Domain experience with crypto, derivatives or other financial products.
  • You have designed, built, maintained and scaled critical low-latency systems.
  • You have a good understanding of Relational and NoSQL databases.
  • You know what high quality code looks like and know how to foster an environment that maintains a high quality bar.
  • Execution focused with an ability to navigate ambiguity.
  • Experience architecting complex distributed systems at scale.
Responsibilities
  • Join the engineering team responsible for building the mission critical, submillisecond systems underpinning our Derivatives Exchanges.
  • Collaborate with other engineers, designers, product managers, and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical plans and iterate through the design and implementation process to bring features and future products to life.
  • Be a thoughtful technical voice within the team, participating in architectural decisions and fostering a culture of strong ownership, high-quality and operational excellence. Collaborate with Product and Operations teams to ensure successful delivery and operation of complex, distributed systems at scale.
  • Mentor junior engineers to support their career growth and help maintain top talent across the organization.
Desired Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Operating Systems Expertise.
  • Experience working with managed infrastructure providers like AWS and or GCP.

Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to facilitate transactions, making it easy for both consumers and merchants to engage with cryptocurrencies. The platform operates on a business model that includes transaction fees and trading services, as well as custodial solutions for securely managing digital assets. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its focus on user trust and a design that prioritizes ease of use, making digital currency accessible to a wider audience. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunity for all.

Company Size

5,001-10,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2012

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What believers are saying

  • Coinbase's Concierge Program enhances loyalty among high-value clients with personalized support.
  • Partnership with ClearBank aims to improve transaction speed for UK users by Q3 2025.
  • New crypto debit card offers 4% cashback in Bitcoin, boosting everyday cryptocurrency use.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from DEXs could erode Coinbase's market share.
  • Regulatory scrutiny in the U.S. may lead to legal challenges for Coinbase.
  • Volatility in cryptocurrency markets poses a risk to Coinbase's revenue.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions since 2012.
  • The company provides custodial solutions, enhancing trust and security for its clients.
  • Coinbase's acquisition of Liquifi streamlines token launches, attracting more developers.

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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

-1%

2 year growth

-2%
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