Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Backend, Institutional, Prime

Updated on 3/13/2025

Coinbase

Coinbase

5,001-10,000 employees

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

Compensation Overview

CA$191.1kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior

Remote in Canada

Remote position specifically for candidates located in Canada.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Requirements
  • You have at least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
  • You’ve designed, built, scaled and maintained production services, and know how to compose a service oriented architecture.
  • You write high quality, well tested code to meet the needs of your customers.
  • You’re passionate about building an open financial system that brings the world together.
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement support for new products.
  • Create and build new services, reporting, monitoring, tools, frameworks and APIs.
  • Collaborate with engineers, product managers and senior leadership to turn our vision into a tangible deliverables every quarter.
  • Mentor team members and help uplift the technical skill set across the team.
Desired Qualifications
  • High Performance Low Latency Engineering
  • Experience working with trading systems
  • 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 works by enabling transactions between users and merchants, making it easy for anyone to access and use digital currencies. Coinbase generates revenue primarily through transaction fees and offers trading services and custodial solutions for its clients. What sets Coinbase apart from its competitors is its focus on user trust and a design that prioritizes ease of use, making it accessible for both beginners and experienced users. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation, efficiency, and equal opportunity for all.

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 plans to expand into India, investing in crypto infrastructure by 2025.
  • The launch of 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum futures trading could increase trading volumes.
  • Coinbase's hiring of 1,000 new employees aligns with a pro-crypto stance in the U.S.

What critics are saying

  • Regulatory scrutiny in India may delay Coinbase's expansion plans.
  • 24/7 futures trading could expose Coinbase to increased market volatility.
  • Hiring 1,000 new employees may strain financial resources if growth doesn't meet expectations.

What makes Coinbase unique

  • Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions and wallet services.
  • The company prioritizes trust and user-centric product design for reliability and ease of use.
  • Coinbase serves both merchants and consumers, making digital currency accessible to a broad audience.

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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

-4%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

-5%
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Mar 12th, 2025
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Mar 11th, 2025
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Yahoo News Malaysia
Mar 10th, 2025
Coinbase to Launch 24/7 Bitcoin and Ethereum Futures Trading in the U.S.

Coinbase Derivatives is looking to launch round-the-clock futures trading of bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH), the CFTC-regulated futures arm of the crypto exchange announced on Monday.