Director of Engineering, Consumer Financial Services

Position Overview

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are building the emerging onchain platform, which will shape the future global financial system. We are seeking a passionate and driven Director of Engineering to lead our growing Consumer, Financial Services team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on products that are transforming the utilization of crypto-enabled financial services, such as peer-to-peer payments and card products for daily needs. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with ambiguity, capable of solving complex technical challenges, and adept at aligning cross-functional teams.

Our work culture is intense and demanding, but it's the ideal place for those who want to build the future alongside high-caliber colleagues who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Drive and scale a world-class Engineering team responsible for providing trade-fi utility using the advantages of blockchain.
• Act as a manager of managers, coaching direct reports to have a positive impact on the organization and supporting their career growth.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate our vision into a tangible roadmap on a quarterly basis.
• Break down complex projects into smaller pieces and lead the iterative design and implementation process.

What We Look For In You

• Deep expertise in consumer-focused financial products such as peer-to-peer payments, remittances, credit cards, debit cards, bill pay, and direct deposit.
• At least 12 years of experience in software engineering in tech and/or fintech industries.
• At least 5 years of engineering management experience, with a minimum of 2 years of experience managing Managers.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to hire, develop, and scale world-class engineering teams.
• Execution-focused: Ability to build strategy, prioritize, and deploy new innovative solutions in ambiguous environments.
• Experience creating, delivering, and operating multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale.
• Experience in crypto, particularly blockchain networks, is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, or a similar field; Advanced degree preferred (MS or PhD).

Company Information

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We believe in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system and are looking for individuals eager to leave their mark on the world.

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Pay Transparency Notice

Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range from $297,670 - $350,200 USD. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include a target bonus and benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).