Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Platform - Asset Data)

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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, Coinbase is seeking a candidate who is passionate about the mission and believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. The role requires working with high-caliber colleagues, accepting feedback, and tackling the company’s hardest problems. Coinbase’s work culture is intense and in-person participation is required throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites (attendance expected and supported).

About the team

The Asset Data Platform team is responsible for all blockchain data of Coinbase. This is one of the most visible and business-critical platforms at Coinbase. The team creates systems to ingest and serve real-time asset and blockchain data to customers. Behind every trade, chart, wallet balance, and DeFi position is the work of this team. They collect, normalize, and serve asset metadata, real-time prices, and historical data at massive scale—powering everything from Coinbase Exchange to Wallet and DEX.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement next-generation crypto data systems that power Coinbase
• Interact with stakeholders across multiple organizations that build Coinbase products or are responsible for financial operations
• Participate in shaping the strategy and execution path of the Asset Data team
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverables using technical expertise
• Mentor and train other team members on design techniques and coding standards
• Write high-quality, well-tested code to meet the needs of customers

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in backend software engineering using Golang or similar languages
• Experience architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
• Strong technical knowledge of building distributed systems that process massive scale
• Proven ability to lead complex, cross-organizational initiatives and drive architectural cohesion
• Solid communication skills and ability to communicate with stakeholders of varying technical and non-technical backgrounds
• Relentless drive and perseverance to achieve ambitious goals
• Passion for building an open financial system that brings the world together

Nice to haves

• Experience with crypto
• Experience both in startups and large enterprises

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range (depending on work location): $253,895—$298,700 USD (target annual salary)
• Full-time offers also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k))
• Medical, dental and vision plans with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend
• Volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits
• Generous time off/leave policy
• Option of getting paid in digital currency

Additional information

• Job ID: GPBE07US -PF
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com.
• Global data privacy notices and other legal notices apply depending on candidate location.
• AI Disclosure: Coinbase is piloting AI tools for initial screening interviews and interview intelligence; pilots are for testing and AI will not make employment decisions.