Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Exchange)
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About the Role
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world, a massive and ambitious opportunity that demands the best from us every day as we build our emerging onchain platform. We are seeking a candidate who is both passionate about our mission and the potential of crypto to update the financial system.
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Institutional team, which supports large financial institutions, you will enable secure participation in the crypto economy. Your role will include building scalable and secure crypto platforms that implement cutting-edge technologies and provide exceptional services for institutions.
Responsibilities
- Architect and implement core trading platform components.
- Design scalable low latency systems using modern cloud technologies.
- Collaborate with engineers, product managers, and leadership to develop a tangible roadmap.
- Write high-quality, well-tested code, and mentor team members, enhancing the technical standards of the team.
About the Candidate
We're looking for someone with:
- 8+ years of backend software engineering experience, particularly with Java or Golang.
- Proven experience in designing high-volume and low-latency production services.
- A passion for building an inclusive financial system that connects the world.
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with order management and risk systems.
- Experience in complex distributed systems at scale, event-driven architectures, and performance tuning.
- Knowledge of AWS, containerization technologies, and blockchain technology.
About Coinbase
Coinbase is committed to creating economic freedom for the world and provides a dynamic, fast-paced work culture. Our team is composed of experts eager to tackle the toughest challenges in the crypto industry.
Company Culture and Benefits
- Extended Health Care Benefit
- Dental and Vision Care
- Virtual Health Services
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Learning and Development Allowance
- Generous time off and leave policies
- Commitment to Diversity and Equal Opportunity