Coinbase

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)

United States

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$180,625 – $212,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Cryptocurrency, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated experience in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, and a strong understanding of service-oriented architecture. They should be passionate about building an open financial system and have experience with Blockchain technology, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will build new services using Golang to meet critical product and business needs, design scalable systems leveraging modern cloud technology and industry best practices, articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling backend systems, and collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate product and technical visions into a tangible roadmap. You will also write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs and potentially answer crypto-related questions to evaluate onchain experience.

Skills

Golang
Service-Oriented Architecture
Cloud Technology
Scalability
High-Quality Code
System Design
A/B Testing
Blockchain

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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