Coinbase

Software Engineer, Backend - (Consumer -Products)

Canada

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Blockchain, CryptocurrencyIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 2+ years of experience in software engineering, experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, and knowledge of service-oriented architecture. They should also be passionate about building an open financial system and possess experience with blockchains such as Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will decompose the company's monolithic Rails application into microservices, articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling backend systems, work with engineers and product managers to turn product and technical visions into roadmaps, and write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs.

Skills

Software Engineering
Service-Oriented Architecture
Microservices
Rails
Golang
Ruby
Docker
Sinatra
Postgres
MongoDB
Redshift
Blockchain
Ethereum
ENS
dApps
Security Systems
Financial Systems

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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