Engineering Manager, Market Data & Analytics

About the role

In this role, you will own the technical roadmap for Coinbase's market data and analytics platform, aligning it with institutional product goals. You will lead a team of 5-10 engineers, focusing on their development while ensuring high standards for technical excellence and data accuracy.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams to scope and deliver features that enhance Coinbase's capabilities. Success in this position means driving performance and reliability in data feeds while fostering a strong engineering culture and attracting top talent.

The annual base salary for this role ranges from $218,900 to $256,500, reflecting the expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• software engineering: This role requires a strong background in software engineering to guide architecture decisions and manage a team effectively.
• systems design: Deep knowledge in systems design is crucial for shaping the technical strategy and ensuring system reliability.
• streaming: Experience with streaming technologies is essential for delivering real-time data solutions.
• data pipelines: Building and maintaining data pipelines is a key responsibility to ensure data accuracy and performance.
• Java: Proficiency in Java or similar backend languages is necessary to support your team's architecture decisions.
• Kotlin: Kotlin is one of the backend languages that candidates should be familiar with to effectively manage the team.

Who this role suits

• A person who thrives in a high-pressure environment and is driven by technical challenges.
• Someone with a strong background in managing engineering teams and delivering complex systems.
• A candidate who values collaboration and can effectively communicate with product and business stakeholders.
• An individual who is committed to continuous improvement and talent development within their team.

From the employer

What you'll do:

• Own the technical roadmap for market data and analytics domain, aligning priorities with Institutional product goals and driving execution from planning through delivery.
• Lead and grow a team of 5-10 engineers through hands-on coaching, career development, and a high bar for technical excellence.
• Partner with Product, Design, and cross-functional engineering teams (Exchange, Derivatives, Prime, Risk) to scope, sequence, and ship features that expand Coinbase's market data and analytics capabilities.
• Drive data accuracy, reliability, and performance, ensuring index pricing and market data feeds meet strict correctness, latency, and uptime requirements at scale.
• Shape engineering culture and hiring for your team, building a pipeline of exceptional talent and maintaining high standards for code quality and operational rigor.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years managing engineering teams building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems.
• Proven track record delivering real-time data, market data, or financial infrastructure systems processing high volumes with strict accuracy and reliability requirements.
• Deep technical fluency in systems design, streaming/data pipelines, and at least one backend language (e.g., Java, Kotlin, Go, C++) sufficient to guide architecture decisions and unblock your team.
• Demonstrated success hiring, developing, and retaining senior engineers, with measurable outcomes in team growth and retention.
• Experience partnering with Product and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into clear engineering plans with well-defined milestones.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:

• Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
• Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $218,900 — $256,500 USD.
• Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
• Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com.