Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional Products)
CoinbaseSalary not specified
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
$60,000 – $90,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
InternshipJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Trading TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should possess 5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally in trading, fintech, or financial services, along with 3+ years of hands-on experience with Go (Golang) in production environments. Strong command of SQL, specifically MySQL, is required, and familiarity with REST, FIX, and WebSocket APIs is also necessary.
Responsibilities
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Prime Trading Desk, you will collaborate with Traders, Quants, and Product Managers to design, implement, and optimize backend services that are core to Kraken’s institutional trading operations, directly impacting the performance, reliability, and scalability of mission-critical systems. You will be responsible for end-to-end development of major features, including architecture, implementation, deployment, and monitoring, as well as maintaining and enhancing continuously running services with high availability requirements, integrating with third-party APIs, and conducting thorough code reviews to ensure production integrity.
Skills
Go (Golang)
MySQL
SQL
REST APIs
FIX APIs
WebSocket APIs
Architecture
Deployment
Monitoring
Code Review
Integration
Third-party APIs
Kraken
Cryptocurrency exchange for buying and trading
About Kraken
Kraken is a cryptocurrency exchange platform that allows users to buy, sell, and trade various digital assets. It offers features that cater to both beginners and experienced traders, making it easy to navigate the cryptocurrency market. Users can execute trades with high liquidity, which means their transactions are completed quickly. The platform charges low transaction fees, sometimes as low as 0%, helping users keep more of their profits. Kraken also provides advanced charting tools to help investors track their investments effectively. Security is a major focus, with multiple protective measures in place to keep user assets safe. The platform supports 70 different asset pairs and is continuously expanding its offerings. Additionally, Kraken offers 24/7 global support to assist users with any questions or issues.
Key Metrics
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2011Year Founded
$108.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
501-1,000Employees