Coinbase

Software Engineer, Backend - Institutional Product Group

United Kingdom

£64,890 – £72,100Compensation
Entry Level & New GradExperience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have a university degree and at least one year of experience with Golang, Protobuff, GRPC, GraphQL, MongoDB, Docker, and Ruby on Rails. They should be able to write high-quality, well-tested code and build resilient and scalable micro-services, with a passion for blockchain technology and experience with crypto exchange applications or dapps.

Responsibilities

The Software Engineer will build out the next generation of crypto-forward products and features, solving complex technical problems and bridging constraints posed by web-scale applications and blockchain technology. They will contribute to building the next generation of systems to make cryptocurrency accessible globally, operating real-time applications with high frequency and low latency, and managing secure cloud infrastructure. The role involves owning internal tooling and process automation for Custody related operations, integrating the Custody platform with cryptographic signing backends, developing middle office tooling for bulk transfers and scheduled transfers, and enhancing lockup/vesting tooling for token distributions, as well as investing in Prime Admin to improve transaction lifecycle visibility and self-service correctional actions.

Skills

High-quality coding
Resilient micro-services
Scalable micro-services
End-to-end project execution
Cryptographic signing
Process automation
Backend development
Micro-services architecture
Problem-solving
Communication skills

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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