Coinbase

Director, Engineering (Consumer - Financial Services)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess deep expertise in consumer-focused financial products like peer-to-peer payments, remittances, credit cards, debit cards, bill pay, and direct deposit. A minimum of 12 years of software engineering experience in tech and/or fintech industries is required, along with at least 5 years of engineering management experience and 2 years of experience managing managers. Excellent stakeholder management skills, demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and scale world-class engineering teams, and a focus on execution in ambiguous environments are essential. Experience building, delivering, and operating multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale is necessary. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a similar field is required, with an advanced degree preferred. Experience in crypto and blockchain networks is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Director of Engineering will drive and scale a world-class engineering team focused on providing trade-finance utility using blockchain advantages. This role involves managing managers, coaching direct reports, and supporting their career growth. Responsibilities include collaborating with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate vision into a quarterly roadmap, breaking down complex projects, and leading the iterative design and implementation process.

Skills

Engineering Management
Blockchain
Financial Services
Product Development
Team Leadership
Cross-functional Collaboration
Technical Roadmapping
Agile Methodologies
Crypto
Peer-to-peer payments
Card Products

Coinbase

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

About Coinbase

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.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$616.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased political spending may lead to regulatory backlash.
Emergence of competitors like Remittix threatens Coinbase's market share.
Legal challenges from CBBTC launch could harm financial and reputational standing.

Differentiation

Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions and storage.
The company has expanded its European presence by acquiring BUX Europe Limited.
Coinbase integrates Apple Pay for seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions.

Upsides

Acquisition of BUX Europe Limited enhances Coinbase's regulatory compliance in the EEA.
Digital asset lending program for Prime clients boosts revenue potential.
Avant-garde educational platform increases user engagement and trust.

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