[Remote] Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer Products) at Coinbase

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial Technology, Cryptocurrency, BlockchainIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentService-Oriented ArchitectureMicroservicesCloud InfrastructureDockerReal-time SystemsBlockchainA/B TestingScaling Production ServicesDesigning and Maintaining Systems

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this position remote?

Yes, this is a remote position.

What is the salary for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the key requirements for this backend engineer role?

Candidates need at least 2+ years of experience in software engineering, experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, ability to compose a service-oriented architecture, and passion for building an open financial system.

What does the company culture or team focus on?

The Consumer Product Group strives to make the Coinbase retail app the easiest-to-use and fastest experience for accessing crypto, with a goal to be the #1 self custody wallet, and emphasizes building crypto-forward products with high scale, low latency, and secure infrastructure.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience decomposing large monoliths into microservices, working with technologies like Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, or blockchain experience, in addition to meeting the core requirements.

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.

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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