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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, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. 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.

Coinbase is seeking experienced backend engineers to join our Trading team to build and scale the core systems that power crypto trading at Coinbase. From Simple Trade for everyday users to Advanced Trade for professionals, to Derivatives and Decentralized (DEX) trading, we’re building a seamless and secure trading experience for everyone. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of crypto, trading infrastructure, and consumer product — tackling exciting engineering challenges while contributing directly to Coinbase’s core business.

What you'll be doing:

Power highly performant, highly available systems for traders worldwide
Architect robust systems that are easy to build on top of supporting many instrument types (Spot, Futures, Perpetual Futures, and more)
Work in tight collaboration with product and design to articulate a best-in-class product experience
Translate your best ideas into tangible, high value features our customers love

What we look for in you:

You have at least 2+ years of experience in software engineering, especially with web-scale traffic
You’ve designed, built, scaled, and maintained production services as they evolve over time
You have a high bar for product excellence, pairing customer obsession with comprehensive observability
You empower and cultivate your teammates. Iron sharpens iron.
You take pride in being up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices

Nice to haves:

You’ve worked on active trading systems or other similar high availability financial systems
You actively trade crypto or other financial instruments
You have gone through a rapid growth in your company (from startup to mid-size).
You have experience upgrading significant parts of legacy systems, or re-architecting next-generation versions of existing systems
You’ve worked with Golang, MongoDB, Redis before
You have Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity.

Job #: GCBE04US

*Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain experience.

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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$147,000—$174,000 USD

Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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What You Should Know About Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Trading), Coinbase

At Coinbase, we are on the lookout for a Software Engineer, Backend to join our Consumer - Trading team. Are you ready to push boundaries and take your skills to new heights? Our mission is to increase economic freedom globally, and we're passionate about the power of crypto and blockchain technology to reshape the financial landscape. If you're someone who's eager to tackle complex challenges and leave a significant impact, this role may be tailored for you. You'll be instrumental in building highly performant systems that cater to traders around the world, from everyday users utilizing Simple Trade to professionals engaging in Advanced Trade and derivatives. Collaborating closely with product and design teams, you'll help create a best-in-class trading experience that our customers love. Over at Coinbase, we value engineering excellence and a high standard of product quality. If you have at least 2 years of experience with web-scale traffic, have designed and maintained production services, and are well-versed in the latest best practices, we'd love to have you on board. It's a fast-paced environment that thrives on feedback and continuous improvement, where your contributions will help scale our core business effectively. Join us, and be a part of crafting the infrastructure that powers the future of trading in the crypto world.

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What are the main responsibilities of a Software Engineer, Backend at Coinbase?

As a Software Engineer, Backend at Coinbase, you'll be responsible for powering high-performing systems used by traders worldwide. This includes designing and architecting robust systems that support various trading instruments and collaborating closely with product and design teams to deliver an outstanding user experience.