Staff Software Engineer, Frontend (Consumer - Advanced Trading)

About the Role

As part of the Consumer & Business group, this role plays a pivotal part in enhancing the trading experience for Coinbase's advanced users. The Advanced Trading team is focused on delivering a platform that meets the sophisticated needs of its traders, and the frontend engineer will be at the forefront of this effort. With Coinbase's commitment to remote work, the company fosters a culture that values flexibility, autonomy, and results-driven performance.

The role involves working closely with Product and Engineering leadership to translate business priorities into actionable technical plans. This includes driving measurable performance improvements, leading complex technical initiatives, and strengthening the engineering team through hands-on mentorship. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is passionate about building high-quality products, and can lead by example in terms of technical expertise and collaborative team spirit.

What You Will Do

• Own the front-end technical roadmap for Coinbase Advanced, defining architecture decisions that enable a reliable, scalable trading platform across web and mobile.
• Drive measurable performance improvements across rendering, network efficiency, and state management to deliver a low-latency trading experience.
• Lead complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives end-to-end, setting and enforcing high standards for code quality, system design, and engineering rigor.
• Strengthen the engineering team through hands-on mentorship of senior engineers, elevating technical decision-making and fostering growth across the subteam.
• Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to translate business priorities into actionable technical plans and ship high-impact features.
• Shape front-end engineering practices and patterns that scale with a growing team, establishing conventions that accelerate development velocity.
• Collaborate with the design team to ensure seamless user experiences across all platforms.
• Work closely with the quality assurance team to identify and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Participate in quarterly in-person working sessions (surges) to intensify project work and team collaboration.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in modern frontend frameworks (React, React Native, or equivalent) and mobile development environments.
• Proven track record of optimizing complex UI systems for performance, including rendering optimization, network efficiency, and state management at scale.
• Experience leading technical strategy for a product area, including architecture decisions, trade-off analysis, and cross-team alignment for multi-quarter initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring senior engineers and driving measurable improvements in team engineering standards and delivery velocity.
• Familiarity with high-availability, low-latency systems (trading platforms, financial systems, or real-time data applications preferred).
• Strong understanding of mobile and web development best practices and the ability to apply them in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Nice to Have

• Experience with generative AI and its responsible use in workflow efficiency and product development.
• Knowledge of cryptocurrency markets and trading platforms.
• Participation in open-source projects or personal projects that demonstrate expertise in frontend development.
• Certification in agile methodologies or project management.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package, reflecting the company's commitment to attracting and retaining top talent.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous PTO policy, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Remote work stipend to support home office setup and productivity.
• Opportunities for professional development, including conference sponsorships and online course subscriptions.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and tools, ensuring engineers have the best resources to deliver high-quality products.
• Quarterly in-person working sessions (surges) for team building and intensified project work.
• Equity in a leading cryptocurrency company, providing a unique opportunity for long-term wealth creation.
• Flexible working hours and autonomy to manage your workload effectively.
• A dynamic, results-driven work environment that values innovation and collaboration.

• Tailor your resume and cover letter to highlight your frontend development experience, especially with modern frameworks like React or React Native.
• Prepare to talk about your technical leadership experience, including how you've led technical strategy, mentored engineers, and driven performance improvements.
• Be ready to discuss your approach to optimizing UI systems for performance, including rendering, network efficiency, and state management.
• Showcase your understanding of high-availability and low-latency systems, and how you've applied this knowledge in previous roles.
• Emphasize your ability to work in a remote setting, including your experience with remote collaboration tools and your strategies for staying productive while working from home.
• Research Coinbase's products and services, and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals and mission.
• Practice your coding skills, as you may be asked to complete a coding challenge or technical assessment as part of the interview process.