Coinbase

Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Platform

United States

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

Position Overview

  • Location Type: [Not Specified]
  • Employment Type: [Not Specified]
  • Salary: [Not Specified] A Staff Software Engineer is sought to join one of the teams within the Infrastructure organization at Coinbase. The Infrastructure organization supports the tooling and services at the foundation of Coinbase’s mission to increase economic freedom. This team enables Coinbase engineers to design, develop, and deploy software quickly, safely, securely, and reliably. The Infrastructure org is a part of the Platform Product Group. The Platform Product Group’s mission is to build a trusted, scalable, and compliant platform to maximize velocity, efficiency, and quality. They build the foundations that can be used by multiple products and teams at Coinbase so that users can have a consistent and high-quality experience.

Requirements

  • Experience: At least 8+ years of software engineering experience.
  • Design & Implementation: Experience designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services.
  • Cloud Proficiency: Experience building systems on public cloud providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
  • Coding Standards: Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code.

Responsibilities

  • Infrastructure Component Design & Implementation: Design and implement foundational infrastructure components used by every engineering team in production (e.g., dynamic configuration, secrets storage, container orchestration, etc.).
  • Code Quality: Write high-quality, well-tested code to meet the needs of customers.
  • Long-Term Vision: Articulate a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling infrastructure.
  • Project Management: Manage individual projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with technical expertise.
  • Collaboration: Work with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to turn product and technical visions into a tangible roadmap every quarter.

Nice to Haves

  • Rapid Growth Experience: Experience with companies that have experienced rapid growth (from 10 to 100s of engineers).
  • Blockchain Knowledge: Experience with Blockchains (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
  • Financial Systems Experience: Experience building financial, high reliability, or security systems.

Application Instructions

  • Job Number: GPIN06NA

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.

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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