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Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering Platform

Coinbase · Talcott Village, Hartford County

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Interview prep

Expect system design for high-throughput data platforms, coding on data transforms and reliability, and questions on failure modes, schema evolution, and multi-tenant platform tradeoffs. Align stories to exchange-scale correctness and latency.

Fit summary

Strong fit if you like senior ownership of data platforms under financial-grade reliability at a public crypto company (COIN). Less fit if you need remote work or detailed published pay/review signals—those are not in this listing’s data.

Day in the role

As a Senior Software Engineer on Coinbase’s Data Engineering Platform, expect ownership of reliable data pipelines and platform services that feed product, risk, and finance systems for a high-volume crypto exchange. Typical focus: scalable batch/stream ingest, warehouse/lakehouse modeling, data quality, and partnering with product and infra teams so trading and custody analytics stay trustworthy under strict availability needs.

Skills to emphasize

Prioritize strong distributed systems, SQL/warehouse modeling, streaming (e.g. Kafka-style patterns), orchestration, and production Python/Go or similar. Crypto domain literacy and compliance-minded data handling help; no cert catalog or costs were provided.

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

The listing sets remote to 0 and places the job in Talcott Village, Hartford County, so treat it as on-site/local unless Coinbase states otherwise.

What does Coinbase do?

It is a major U.S. cryptocurrency exchange and custodian (founded 2012, ticker COIN); see Wikipedia.

Are salary or cert requirements listed?

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Company facts (cached)

Website: coinbase.com

Coinbase Global, Inc. is an American cryptocurrency exchange. It was founded in 2012 by Brian Armstrong and Fred Ehrsam. Coinbase has over 100 million users, and is the largest U.S. based cryptocurrency exchange as well as the world's biggest bitcoin custodian, as of 2024. The company operates in more than 100 countries and holds nearly US$516 billion in assets, including nearly 12 percent of all bitcoin in existence and 11 percent of all staked Ether.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering Platform at Coinbase - Talcott Village, Hartford County Position Summary Coinbase is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our Data Platform team. This role involves building and operating systems that centralize all of Coinbase's internal and third-party data, making it accessible for teams across the company to use for analytics, machine learning, and end-user experiences. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify data needs and implement solutions Optimize existing systems for performance and reliability Implement data governance and security practices Contribute to the continuous improvement of our data infrastructure Requirements 5+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on data engineering Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark, Kafka, and Hadoop Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure Knowledge of data warehousing solutions like Redshift, BigQuery, or Snowflake Experience in designing and implementing ETL processes Aptitude for problem-solving and ability to work independently and collaboratively Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders Working at Coinbase Coinbase is a leading digital asset exchange, and our team is dedicated to building cutting-edge technology that empowers people around the world to use cryptocurrency. We offer a collaborative work environment with access to state-of-the-art tools and resources. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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