[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - International) at Coinbase

Canada

Coinbase Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering
  • Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
  • Passionate about building an open financial system that brings the world together

Responsibilities

  • Act as tech lead for the first 6 months, focusing on technical projects and directly contributing to code
  • Spend at least 25% of time as a strong individual contributor, driving engineering quality and velocity
  • Build high-performance services using Golang and gRPC, creating seamless integrations
  • Serve as a thoughtful technical voice, aiding in architectural decisions and fostering high-quality code and processes
  • Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to deliver and operate multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define strategic product roadmaps and impact international expansion
  • Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with technical expertise
  • Mentor and coach team members on system design techniques and coding standards
  • Write high quality, well tested code to meet customer needs

Skills

Golang
gRPC
Distributed Systems
Scalable Services
Multi-tenant Systems
Technical Architecture
Technical Leadership
Mentoring

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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