Coinbase

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Platform - CETI)

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Technology, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, Platform SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates are required to have 8+ years of experience in software engineering, shipping large-scale products, and a passion for development and production excellence. They should have experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact, and a passion for building an open financial system. Familiarity with crypto and blockchain technologies, including onchain activity, is a plus.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will set the technical strategy and roadmap for test automation, evaluate and introduce automated testing infrastructure, oversee the creation and execution of test plans and scripts, integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines, mentor a team of engineers, define testing best-practices, partner effectively with stakeholders, and ensure thorough coverage across functional, integration, performance, and security testing.

Skills

Large-scale software engineering
Test automation
Test infrastructure
Solution architecture
Automation methodologies
Mentoring
Leadership

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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