Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Advanced Trading)
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled backend engineers in the crypto space has surged, with experts predicting a 25% growth in the sector by 2027. As a hub for digital innovation, Coinbase stands out for its commitment to economic freedom and cutting-edge technology. This role is particularly interesting for those passionate about blockchain and crypto, requiring a unique blend of technical prowess and industry knowledge. With the global fintech market expected to reach
Job Description
About the Role
The Staff Software Engineer position at Coinbase is a unique opportunity to work on the Advanced Trading team, building and scaling the core systems that power crypto trading. As a seasoned engineer, you will be responsible for designing and developing highly performant and available systems for traders worldwide. Your work will have a direct impact on the user experience, and you will collaborate closely with product and design teams to articulate a best-in-class product experience.The Advanced Trade team is committed to building a seamless and secure trading platform for experienced traders. This role offers the chance to work at the intersection of crypto, trading infrastructure, and consumer product, tackling exciting engineering challenges while contributing directly to Coinbase's core business. As a staff engineer, you will provide technical guidance and career mentorship to junior engineers, ensuring high standards for code quality and system design.
Coinbase's mission is to increase economic freedom in the world, and the company is dedicated to building the emerging on-chain platform and the future global financial system. The work culture is intense and requires dedication, but it also provides the opportunity to work alongside high-caliber colleagues and expect the same level of excellence from each other.
What You Will Do
- Power highly performant, highly available systems for traders worldwide
- Architect robust systems that are easy to build on top of, supporting many instrument types (Spot, Futures, Perpetual Futures, and more)
- Work in tight collaboration with product and design to articulate a best-in-class product experience
- Provide technical guidance and career mentorship to engineers, anchoring complex projects and ensuring high standards for code quality and system design
- Translate your best ideas into tangible, high-value features that customers love
- Participate in the design and implementation of new features, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and scalability
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize project requirements
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, ensuring that all systems are well-documented and easy to understand
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices, applying this knowledge to continuously improve the systems and processes
What We Are Looking For
- At least 8 years of experience in software engineering
- A strong background in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services as they evolve over time
- A high bar for product excellence, pairing customer obsession with comprehensive observability
- Experience empowering and cultivating teammates, providing technical guidance and career mentorship
- Strong knowledge of the latest industry standards and best practices, with a commitment to staying up-to-date
- Ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots in daily workflows, continuously learning as tools evolve
- Strong understanding of crypto and blockchain technology, with a passion for the industry
- Experience with Excel and other productivity tools
Nice to Have
- Experience working on active trading systems or other similar high-availability financial systems
- Active trading experience in crypto or other financial instruments
- Rapid growth experience, from startup to mid-size company
- Experience upgrading significant parts of legacy systems or re-architecting next-generation versions of existing systems
- Familiarity with Golang, MongoDB, Redis, Snowflake, or other relevant technologies
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive compensation package
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and contribute to the future of the financial system
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment with high-caliber colleagues
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
- Access to the latest tools and technologies
- Professional development opportunities, including training and conference attendance
- Comprehensive health insurance and other benefits
- Generous PTO and holiday package
- Remote stipend and other perks to support your work-from-home setup,
How to Stand Out
- Develop a strong understanding of crypto and blockchain technology to stand out in your application.
- Showcase your experience with high-performance systems and scalability, highlighting specific examples from your past work.
- Be prepared to discuss your approach to system design, code quality, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Familiarize yourself with the company culture and values, demonstrating your passion for economic freedom and the mission of Coinbase.
- Highlight your experience with generative AI tools and copilots, and explain how you apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver high-quality outputs.
- Prepare to discuss your experience with remote work and your ability to work independently, while also being part of a collaborative team.
- Show your enthusiasm for the industry and the company, and be ready to explain why you are the best fit for this role.
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