Coinbase

Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Platform

United States

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess at least 8 years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated experience in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, and experience building systems on public cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.

Responsibilities

The Staff Software Engineer will design and implement foundational infrastructure components used by every engineering team in production, write high-quality, well-tested code, articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling the infrastructure, manage individual projects priorities and deadlines, and work with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate product and technical vision into a tangible roadmap.

Skills

Software Engineering
Designing and scaling production services
Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
High-quality coding
Infrastructure component design
Configuration management
Secrets management
Container orchestration

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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