Full-Time

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Backend, Platform, Risk

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Compensation Overview

$246.5k - $290k/yr

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Expert

United States

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

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Go
Requirements
  • 12+ years of experience in backend software engineering using Golang or similar languages
  • Proven track record of delivering impactful solutions that power significant risk flows
  • You’ve designed, built, scaled and maintained high throughput and low latency production services
  • You’ve experienced architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
  • Strong technical knowledge of building distributed systems that process massive scale
  • Solid communication skills, ability to communicate to stakeholders with various technical and non-technical backgrounds
  • Relentless drive to set and perseverance to achieve ambitious goals
  • Passion for building an open financial system that brings the world together
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement next generation core Risk platform architecture that power Coinbase
  • Interact with stakeholders in many different organizations that build Coinbase products or responsible for financial operations
  • Participate in shaping of the strategy and execution path of Risk platform
  • Manage individual projects priorities, deadlines and deliverables with your technical expertise
  • Mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards
  • Write high quality, well tested code to meet the needs of your customers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Domain expertise in Risk engineering
  • Worked closely in Machine Learning models and leveraged the models to scale the execution of risk use cases at large scale
  • Experience both in startups and large enterprises

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 individual consumers and merchants who want to accept digital currencies. 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

  • Coinbase's expansion in Luxembourg strengthens its presence in the European market.
  • The partnership with Shopify could increase transaction volumes via USDC payments.
  • Coinbase's DeFi support for XRP & DOGE may attract more users to the platform.

What critics are saying

  • A recent security breach exposed vulnerabilities in Coinbase's cybersecurity measures.
  • Regulatory challenges in the EU could complicate Coinbase's expansion efforts.
  • Political engagement may lead to increased scrutiny and impact Coinbase's reputation.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions.
  • The company provides custodial solutions, enhancing trust and security for users.
  • Coinbase's new Business platform targets startups and SMBs, expanding its market reach.

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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%
The Star
Jun 14th, 2025
Exclusive-Crypto giants set for EU green light amid growing regulatory rift, sources say

The spokesperson said Luxembourg was a "high-bar, well respected global financial centre" and that Coinbase would hire more than 20 people there by the end of the year.

Lucky Coiner
Jun 14th, 2025
EU Crypto Rules Spark Backlash Over Fast-Track Licenses

While its team there may be small, Coinbase has 200 staff in Europe, and it plans to hire 20 more in Luxembourg by the end of the year.

InfBusiness
Jun 13th, 2025
Shopify will introduce payment for goods in USDC via Base

Coinbase and Shopify also unveiled a new Commerce Payments Protocol, which aims to streamline complex cryptocurrency transactions.

LeapRate
Jun 13th, 2025
Coinbase Announces New Coinbase Business Platform

On Thursday, Coinbase unveiled its new Coinbase Business platform, designed for startups and small-to-medium-sized businesses (SMBs).

The Verge
Jun 12th, 2025
Big Tech quietly sponsors Trump's military parade party

In addition to the automakers' announcement, which coincided with a social media campaign called "America Made Us," the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase announced that it would partner with America250 during a live event at the 2025 Bitcoin Conference.