Coinbase

Senior Backend Engineer

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least 5 years of experience in software engineering or systems engineering, and have a proven track record of developing and shipping features of core backend systems at massive scale. Familiarity with current trends and best practices in infrastructure and systems design is also required, along with the ability to write high quality, well-tested, and maintainable code.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining backend Golang systems that power the Wallet and apps built on Base, working with Kubernetes and Cloud services to automate and maintain critical blockchain infrastructure, and engaging in research and prototyping of groundbreaking ideas to improve efficiency and scalability of blockchain clients.

Skills

Golang
Kubernetes
Cloud services
Blockchain infrastructure
Geth
Foundry
Solidity
Open source crypto projects
AWS
GCP
Ethereum
ENS
dApps

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.

Key Metrics

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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