Staff Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Platform Compute

CoinbaseCoinbase·Remote(Remote - USA)
Software Development
Excel

WFA Digital Insight

As demand for skilled infrastructure engineers grows, Coinbase stands out for its ambitious mission to increase economic freedom. With a focus on building a trusted, scalable, and compliant platform, this role requires a unique blend of technical expertise and passion for crypto and blockchain technology. Candidates should be prepared to demonstrate their problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, remote environment.

Job Description

About the Role

The Platform Product Group at Coinbase is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to build a trusted, scalable, and compliant platform. The Compute team, in particular, is responsible for building and operating the Kubernetes platform, which is the primary compute orchestration infrastructure for services at Coinbase.

Responsibilities

  • Build tooling and automation to make management of Kubernetes clusters easy and reliable
  • Collaborate with various teams, including Routing, Security, Reliability, and Observability, to continuously improve the scalability, reliability, efficiency, and operational experience of using Kubernetes at Coinbase

Requirements

  • Passion for crypto and blockchain technology
  • Experience with Kubernetes and infrastructure engineering
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

How to Stand Out

  • Familiarize yourself with Kubernetes and its ecosystem to stand out as a candidate
  • Showcase your ability to build scalable and reliable infrastructure in your portfolio
  • Be prepared to discuss your experience with automation and tooling in a technical interview
  • Highlight your passion for crypto and blockchain technology, and how it aligns with Coinbase's mission
  • Practice explaining complex technical concepts in a clear and concise manner

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