[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Advanced Trading)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Coinbase is a remote-first company dedicated to increasing economic freedom, and they are seeking a Staff Software Engineer for their Advanced Trading team. In this role, you will build and scale backend systems for crypto trading, ensuring high availability and performance while leading complex technical projects and mentoring engineers.ResponsibilitiesOwn the design, development, and reliability of highly performant, highly available backend systems serving traders worldwideBuild robust, extensible architecture that supports multiple instrument types (Spot, Futures, Perpetual Futures) and scales with growing demandPartner closely with Product and Design to translate product vision into best-in-class trading experiencesLead complex technical projects end-to-end, setting high standards for code quality, system design, and engineering rigorStrengthen the team by providing technical guidance and career mentorship to engineers across the subteamDrive high-value feature development from ideation through production, informed by customer needs and comprehensive observabilitySkills8+ years of backend software engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of production services through multiple stages of growth and evolutionProven track record designing and scaling high-availability, low-latency distributed systems in a production environmentExperience leading complex, multi-quarter technical projects as the senior technical anchor, including architecture decisions, trade-off analysis, and cross-team coordinationDeep proficiency in at least one backend language (Golang preferred), with hands-on experience operating datastores such as MongoDB, Redis, or similar at scaleDemonstrated ability to mentor engineers, elevate team standards, and drive engineering culture improvements with measurable outcomesUtilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and qualityBenefitsEquity and bonus eligibilityBenefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k))Company OverviewCoinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies. It is a sub-organization of Coinbase. It was founded in 2012, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.coinbase.com.