Role in brief
Coinbase is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Compute Platform team. This role focuses on building Kubernetes orchestration infrastructure and improving developer workflows. Candidates with strong Kubernetes and cloud experience should apply.
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About the role
In this role at Coinbase, you will be responsible for the design, construction, and operation of Kubernetes cluster management tools. Your work will enhance the reliability and efficiency of services, making a significant impact on the development process.
The Compute Platform team collaborates closely with Security, Reliability, and Observability teams. Success in this position requires a proactive approach to automating processes and improving platform observability, ultimately driving operational excellence.
The target annual base salary for this role ranges from $98,000 to $162,000 USD.
Skills that matter here
- Kubernetes: You will design and operate Kubernetes orchestration systems to support service reliability.
- AWS: Hands-on experience with AWS is essential for managing cloud infrastructure.
- GCP: Experience with Google Cloud Platform will aid in delivering compute capabilities.
- CNCF: Utilizing tools from the CNCF ecosystem is crucial for solving infrastructure challenges.
- Prometheus: You will leverage Prometheus for improving platform observability.
- ArgoCD: Experience with ArgoCD will be beneficial for managing deployment workflows.
Who this role suits
- You have a strong background in software engineering with at least five years of experience.
- You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working closely with cross-functional teams.
- You are proactive about automating processes and improving workflows.
- You are comfortable with both remote work and occasional in-person sessions.
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
Is this position remote?
Yes, this role is remote-first but not remote-only, with quarterly in-person sessions.
What level of experience is required?
Candidates should have at least five years of software engineering experience, including three years with Kubernetes.
How can I apply for this position?
You can apply through the Coinbase careers page at the provided link.
✓ Direct apply: you message the hiring person by email. No ATS.