Role in brief
Coinbase is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for its Compute Platform team. This role involves designing, building, and operating Kubernetes orchestration infrastructure to improve service reliability and efficiency. Candidates with strong experience in Kubernetes, cloud platforms like AWS or GCP, and the CNCF ecosystem should apply to enhance developer workflows and platform capabilities.
About the role
This Senior Software Engineer will focus on the design, development, and operation of Kubernetes cluster management tools and automation. The role involves creating new compute capabilities for service owners and developing developer-facing tools that streamline interactions with Kubernetes. A key aspect of the work is automating repetitive tasks and enhancing platform observability to drive operational excellence.
The position requires a deep engagement with distributed infrastructure systems, specifically Kubernetes or similar orchestration platforms. Success in this role means improving the reliability and efficiency of services by delivering robust infrastructure solutions. This includes partnering with Security, Reliability, and Observability teams to ensure a cohesive and well-supported platform environment.
The ideal candidate will have a background in building and operating Kubernetes in production, along with hands-on experience with major cloud providers such as AWS or GCP. The role also emphasizes applying the CNCF ecosystem to solve infrastructure challenges and utilizing AI tooling to enhance infrastructure workflows, contributing to a modern and efficient compute platform.
The target annual base salary for this role ranges from $98,000 to $162,000 USD, with total compensation potentially including equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits.
Skills that matter here
- Kubernetes: This role involves building and operating Kubernetes orchestration infrastructure and developing tools for interacting with it.
- AWS: The position requires hands-on experience with AWS infrastructure services in a production environment.
- GCP: The position requires hands-on experience with GCP infrastructure services in a production environment.
- CNCF: This role requires hands-on experience with the CNCF ecosystem to solve infrastructure problems.
- Prometheus: Experience with Prometheus is relevant for improving platform observability.
- ArgoCD: Experience with ArgoCD is relevant for building and operating Kubernetes infrastructure.
Who this role suits
- A person who thrives on designing and implementing robust distributed infrastructure systems.
- Someone with a strong background in operating Kubernetes or similar compute orchestration platforms in production.
- An individual who enjoys automating tasks and improving system observability to enhance operational efficiency.
- A professional who can partner effectively with cross-functional teams like Security, Reliability, and Observability.
From the employer
- Own the design, build, and operation of Kubernetes cluster management tooling and automation.
- Build developer-facing tooling and workflows that improve how engineers interact with Kubernetes.
- Deliver net-new compute capabilities for service owners.
- Drive operational excellence by automating toil and improving platform observability.
- Partner with Security, Reliability, and Observability teams.
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years building and operating Kubernetes or similar compute orchestration systems.
- Hands-on experience with AWS and/or GCP infrastructure services in a production environment.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and operate distributed infrastructure systems.
- Hands-on experience with the CNCF ecosystem and applying these tools to solve infrastructure problems.
- Proven ability to apply AI tooling to infrastructure workflows.
- Target annual base salary range: $98K - $162K USD.
- Total compensation may include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
Questions about this role
What is the remote work policy for this role?
Coinbase is a remote-first company, but employees are expected to gather quarterly for in-person working sessions called “surges.”
What level of seniority is expected for this position?
This is a senior-level position, requiring 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years with Kubernetes or similar systems.
What skills are important for this role?
Key skills include Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, the CNCF ecosystem, and experience with distributed infrastructure systems.