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SeniorFull-timePythonJavaMachine LearningGoAIBackend
Salary Range
$132,600 - $179,400 /year
This salary is estimated based on similar roles. The actual salary may vary.
About the Role
We are seeking a deep technical leader to define the engineering vision of FinHub at Coinbase, a core team responsible for handling every crypto, fiat, and fund movement through their systems. This role requires leading high-stakes scaling initiatives and shaping architectural cohesion across systems.
Key Responsibilities
- →Lead high-stakes scaling initiatives and define the technical vision to support millions more customers.
- →Architect and build foundational backend systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and ultra-low latency.
- →Drive cross-functional engineering projects with significant impact and visibility.
- →Establish and evolve platform best practices, frameworks, and architectural standards organization-wide.
- →Identify industry and company-wide trends to inform the adoption or development of new technologies.
- →Provide deep technical mentorship, guide design decisions, and raise the bar for engineering quality.
Requirements
- ✓10+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production.
- ✓Deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and cloud-native architecture.
- ✓Proven track record designing highly available, high-performance systems.
- ✓Ability to anticipate scaling bottlenecks before they occur and take decisive, proactive measures.
- ✓Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and mentoring senior engineers.
- ✓Commitment to technical excellence, sharing best practices, and fostering a strong engineering culture.
- ✓Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear and actionable solutions.
