Coinbase

Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure (Platform)

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates should possess at least 5 years of software engineering experience, strong proficiency in modern technologies such as Go and gRPC, and a solid understanding of low-level networking primitives like TCP, HTTP, TLS, and UDS. They should also have experience building services within public cloud environments such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, demonstrating practical knowledge of cloud networking concepts.

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Engineer will design, build, and operate edge and internal routing systems, including edge gateway, service mesh, service identity, service discovery, and traffic management. They will implement customer-focused abstractions to simplify routing capabilities, be responsible for the performance, automation, and standardization of routing, contribute to technical decisions, communicate requirements, produce documentation, manage incidents, and maintain existing infrastructure offerings while fostering strong working relationships with various teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Routing systems
Edge gateway
Service mesh
Service discovery
Traffic management
Security
Fault-tolerance
Automation
Performance optimization
Documentation

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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