About the job
Are you ready to push the boundaries of your capabilities?
At Coinbase, our vision is to enhance economic freedom globally. This ambitious endeavor requires our utmost dedication as we develop the future on-chain platform and, consequently, the global financial system of tomorrow.
We are in search of a unique individual who shares our passion for this mission and recognizes the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in revolutionizing finance. We seek someone who is driven to make a significant impact, thrives under pressure, and values constructive feedback for continuous improvement. If you are eager to confront complex challenges head-on, we want you on our team.
Our work culture is rigorous and may not suit everyone. However, if you aspire to shape the future alongside exceptional colleagues who demand excellence, look no further.
While many positions at Coinbase allow for remote work, we are not exclusively remote. In-person participation is encouraged throughout the year, with multiple team and company-wide offsite events designed to foster collaboration and alignment. Attendance is both expected and fully supported.
At Coinbase, our quest for economic freedom necessitates not only outstanding products but also a robust data foundation. The Data Platform team serves as the backbone of Coinbase’s data infrastructure, ensuring reliability, speed, and accessibility at scale. This critical support enables everything from fraud detection and financial reporting to the advanced AI and ML systems that will define Coinbase's future.
The Role
We are seeking a visionary and hands-on Senior Staff Software Engineer to define and steer the technical strategy for Coinbase’s Data Platform. This pivotal role sits at the intersection of distributed systems, data engineering, and AI preparedness, offering a rare opportunity to build significant infrastructure within one of the most influential companies in the crypto space.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Engineering for Data Platform, you will take on the role of the domain's foremost technical leader. You will set the architectural vision, mentor emerging engineering talent, drive multi-quarter roadmaps, and play a crucial role in transitioning Coinbase from a collection of managed data services into a scalable, cohesive data platform. This position provides considerable autonomy and is expected to have a far-reaching impact across various cross-functional teams and the broader Infrastructure organization.

