Coinbase
Senior Backend Software Engineer, Consumer Growth
Coinbase, Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States, 82007
Are you ready to push your boundaries and make a significant impact?
At Coinbase, we strive to increase economic freedom globally. This ambitious mission calls for exceptional talent as we shape the future financial ecosystem with cutting-edge onchain platforms. We seek a candidate who is deeply passionate about our purpose and understands the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in modern finance.
If you are driven to leave your mark on the world, thrive under pressure, and actively seek constructive feedback for continuous growth, you could be the perfect fit. We invite you to tackle the toughest challenges alongside top-tier professionals in our high-performance culture.
Our work environment is intense, and while many of our roles allow for remote work, in-person participation is essential throughout the year. We organize team and company-wide offsite events multiple times a year to facilitate collaboration, connection, and alignment among colleagues. Your participation is both expected and encouraged.
As a backend engineer with us, you will help develop the next generation of crypto-centric products and features. You will engage with complex, large-scale technical challenges that bridge the gap between web-scale applications and blockchain technology. Your work will contribute to making cryptocurrency accessible for everyone worldwide, focusing on real-time applications with high frequency and low latency, all while upholding stringent security standards in the cloud.
The Growth organization at Coinbase is pivotal to our mission of bringing the world online. We create and optimize growth tools including referral programs, incentive systems, a cutting-edge notification framework, and a seamless user onboarding experience, ensuring Coinbase remains the premier choice for buying, holding, and trading crypto assets.
What you'll be doing:
Architect and build robust distributed systems.
Collaborate with management and stakeholders to outline strategic project roadmaps, providing technical guidance.
Oversee project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables utilizing your technical expertise.
Mentor and inspire team members regarding design principles and coding best practices.
Design and implement foundational infrastructure components used across all engineering teams in production.
Write high-quality, well-tested code to fulfill user needs effectively.
What we look for in you: 8+ years of software engineering experience.
Proven experience in architecting and developing solutions for complex problems with meaningful outcomes.
A passion for building an open financial system that connects people globally.
Nice to haves: Experience launching new products from concept to execution.
Familiarity with growth experiments or A/B testing methodologies.
Knowledge of blockchain technology (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
Experience with programming languages and tools such as Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
Experience in building fintech, secure, or highly reliable systems.
Understanding of crypto-related technology, including interactions with Ethereum addresses and decentralized applications.
Job #: GCBE06US The expected salary range for this position is $218,025 to $256,500 USD, depending on your work location. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include a target bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know during the application process. Your data as a job applicant will be managed per the General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act as applicable. By applying, you are consenting to our data processing practices. AI Disclosure: For some roles, we are testing AI tools for initial screening of applications. A human recruiter will review your interview responses as part of the selection process. AI will not make decisions regarding employment. If you have questions about this, please reach out to us.
Collaborate with management and stakeholders to outline strategic project roadmaps, providing technical guidance.
Oversee project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables utilizing your technical expertise.
Mentor and inspire team members regarding design principles and coding best practices.
Design and implement foundational infrastructure components used across all engineering teams in production.
Write high-quality, well-tested code to fulfill user needs effectively.
What we look for in you: 8+ years of software engineering experience.
Proven experience in architecting and developing solutions for complex problems with meaningful outcomes.
A passion for building an open financial system that connects people globally.
Nice to haves: Experience launching new products from concept to execution.
Familiarity with growth experiments or A/B testing methodologies.
Knowledge of blockchain technology (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
Experience with programming languages and tools such as Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
Experience in building fintech, secure, or highly reliable systems.
Understanding of crypto-related technology, including interactions with Ethereum addresses and decentralized applications.
Job #: GCBE06US The expected salary range for this position is $218,025 to $256,500 USD, depending on your work location. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include a target bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. If you need accommodations due to a disability, please let us know during the application process. Your data as a job applicant will be managed per the General Data Protection Regulation and California Consumer Privacy Act as applicable. By applying, you are consenting to our data processing practices. AI Disclosure: For some roles, we are testing AI tools for initial screening of applications. A human recruiter will review your interview responses as part of the selection process. AI will not make decisions regarding employment. If you have questions about this, please reach out to us.