Staff Software Engineer, Coinbase

• We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system
• We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up
• We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems
• Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be
• 8+ years of experience in backend software engineering using Java, Golang or similar languages
• You’ve designed, built, scaled and maintained high volume and low latency production services
• You’ve experience in architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
• Passion for building an open financial system that brings the world together

Desirable

• The Markets team within the Institutional Product Group is dedicated to creating top-tier Exchange platforms, offering unparalleled low latency and high performance in the crypto trading space
• As a Staff Software Engineer on the Markets team, you’ll be instrumental in developing and sustaining the core technology that drives our platforms
• Collaborating with a talented group of engineers and product managers, you’ll deliver institutional-grade systems that empower high-value customers to trade with unmatched speed and efficiency
• This role presents the opportunity to tackle complex, unique challenges, bridging the demands of large-scale applications with the precision required for low-latency trading systems
• You'll be at the forefront of designing, building, and executing solutions for some of the most impactful and challenging problems in the industry
• Architect and implement core trading platform components responsible for connectivity, market data, trade execution, clearing and settlement using Java, Golang and similar technologies
• Design scalable, low latency, garbage free systems to solve novel problems with modern cloud technology and industry best practices
• Articulate a long term vision for maintaining and scaling our core trading systems and the teams running them
• Work with engineers, product managers, designers, and senior leadership to turn our product and technical vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter
• Write high quality, well tested code to meet the needs of your customers
• Mentor team members and help uplift the technical bar across the team