Senior Software Engineer - Frontend - Payments
Kraken135,000 - 203,000 USD/year
- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Cryptocurrency, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
Candidates should have at least 2+ years of experience in developing web apps and shipping user-facing features with JavaScript and modern, component-based JS frameworks like React, and familiarity with current trends and best practices in front-end architecture, including performance, security, and usability. Experience in the finance or security space and at least 1 year of experience in developing React Native mobile apps or helping move existing native apps to React Native are considered beneficial. Familiarity with crypto-forward experience, including onchain activity such as interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services is also desirable.
Responsibilities
The Software Engineer, Frontend will design secure and highly reliable services to integrate with blockchains and add new cryptocurrency assets to Coinbase, Pro, Custody, and other business units. They will build a mass market interface for digital currency apps by adding new functionality to existing cryptocurrencies, write infrastructural services that provide secure storage, accounting, and transactional services, and work with engineers, product managers, and senior leadership to turn the company's vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter. Additionally, they will add positive energy in every meeting and make their coworkers feel included in every interaction.
Skills
JavaScript
React
Front-end architecture
UI frameworks
Performance optimization
Security best practices
Usability
Collaborative 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