Coinbase

Senior Software Engineer, Backend- Platform

India

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, demonstrating the ability to design, build, scale, and maintain production services with a strong understanding of service-oriented architecture. They should also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a bias toward open and transparent cultural practices, and possess strong technical skills for system design and coding.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend- Platform at Coinbase, you will build new services to meet critical product and business needs using Golang, design scalable systems to solve novel problems with modern cloud technology, articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling backend systems, work with engineers and product managers to develop a roadmap, write high-quality, well-tested code, debug difficult technical problems, and review feature designs for security, scale, and architectural clarity.

Skills

Golang
System Design
Cloud Technologies
Service-Oriented Architecture
Scalability
Data Pipelines
Backend Development
Testing
Debugging
Code Review

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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