Coinbase

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Platform

United States

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$253,895 – $298,700Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

Candidates are required to possess 12+ years of experience in software engineering, demonstrated experience in architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact, and a passion for building an open financial system. Experience decomposing a large monolith into microservices and working with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Sinatra, Rails, and Postgres is considered a plus.

Responsibilities

The Senior Staff Software Engineer will be responsible for architecting and developing distributed systems, providing technical structure to teams, managing project priorities and deadlines, mentoring team members, designing and implementing foundational infrastructure components, and writing high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs.

Skills

Distributed Systems
System Architecture
Solution Design
Microservices
Golang
Ruby
Docker
Sinatra
Rails
Postgres
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Infrastructure Development

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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