Coinbase

Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer)

United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Cryptocurrency, Blockchain TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have a university degree and internship experience, with at least one year of experience with Golang, Protobuff, GRPC, GraphQL, MongoDB, Docker, and Ruby on Rails. Experience working on engineering teams in the finance space and a passion for blockchain technology are also desired. Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are required.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs, execute scoped technical tasks end-to-end, independently take ownership of tasks and projects, and demonstrate bias for action and data-driven decisions. They will collaborate with Country Managers, other engineers, product managers, and designers to customize the Coinbase app for the UK market and strategically shape Coinbase’s presence through innovative features and a customer-first approach, contributing to the development of the Coinbase app, Advance Trade, dapps, and staking.

Skills

Golang
Protobuff
GRPC
GraphQL
MongoDB
Docker
Ruby on Rails

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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