Role in brief
Coinbase is seeking a senior Engineering Manager for the Ledger team, focusing on transaction processing and user fund management. Candidates should have extensive software engineering and management experience, particularly with Go, Kubernetes, and Postgres.
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About the role
As an Engineering Manager at Coinbase, you will lead the Ledger team, responsible for developing features and infrastructure that manage user transactions and funds. This role requires a strong technical background and the ability to coach and guide engineers to enhance their skills and impact.
Success in this position involves implementing a multi-year strategy, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring high-quality code practices. The role is remote but includes in-person participation at team and company-wide events throughout the year.
The salary for this role ranges from $218,025 to $256,500 annually, with additional compensation potential through equity and bonuses.
Skills that matter here
- Go: This role requires a strong understanding of Go for developing scalable services.
- Kubernetes: Kubernetes knowledge is essential for managing containerized applications effectively.
- Postgres: Experience with Postgres is necessary for managing data within the platform.
Who this role suits
- A candidate with a strong technical background and at least 7 years in software engineering.
- Someone who has previously held engineering management positions for at least 2 years.
- A person who thrives in an intense work culture and can navigate ambiguity effectively.
- An individual who is hands-on and capable of using generative AI tools responsibly.
From the employer
- Build and manage engineering teams to guide the development of features, services, and infrastructure.
- Coach direct reports to have a positive impact on the organization and support their career growth.
- Implement the multi-year strategy for our team and collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership.
- Be a thoughtful technical voice within the team, aiding in architectural decisions and fostering a culture of high-quality code.
- Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and operation of systems at scale.
- Work closely with our talent organization to identify and recruit exceptional engineers.
- Contribute to and take ownership of processes that drive engineering quality.
- At least 7 years of experience in software engineering.
- At least 2 years of engineering management experience.
- Strong understanding of high-quality code and effective engineering practices.
- Execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating through ambiguity.
- Experience in creating, delivering, and operating multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale.
- Ability to be hands-on when needed.
- Demonstrates ability to responsibly use generative AI tools.
- Remote work with in-person participation required throughout the year.
- Team and company-wide offsites held multiple times annually.
- Salary range: $218,025—$256,500 USD annually.
- Total compensation may include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.
Questions about this role
Is this position remote?
Yes, this is a remote role with required in-person participation throughout the year.
What is the experience requirement?
Candidates should have at least 7 years of software engineering experience and 2 years in engineering management.
How can I apply?
Interested candidates can apply through the Coinbase website.
✓ Direct apply: you message the hiring person by email. No ATS.