Solutions Architect

About the role

In this role, you will act as a trusted technical advisor to customers, helping them build on Coinbase services and APIs. You will collaborate closely with sales teams to meet technical requirements and support deal closures, ensuring that customer implementations are successful.

You will also be responsible for architecting distributed systems solutions and developing open source SDKs. This position requires a proactive approach to solving complex customer problems and translating technical needs into actionable recommendations for various stakeholders.

The salary for this role ranges from $161,500 to $170,000, depending on location.

Skills that matter here

• REST: Expert-level proficiency in REST APIs is essential for guiding customer integrations.
• WebSocket: Experience with WebSocket APIs is required to support real-time data interactions.
• Golang: Production experience with Golang is necessary for building scalable solutions.
• blockchain: Knowledge of blockchain technology is important for addressing customer needs in the crypto space.
• crypto: Experience in the crypto industry will aid in understanding client requirements.
• trading systems: Experience with trading systems is beneficial for architecting solutions for financial applications.

Who this role suits

• A candidate who thrives in high-pressure environments and is driven by challenges.
• Someone who enjoys collaborating with diverse teams and translating complex technical concepts for various stakeholders.
• An individual with a strong background in software engineering and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A person who values economic freedom and is motivated to contribute to the future of finance.

From the employer

• Partner with customers as a trusted technical advisor, guiding them in building on Coinbase services and APIs and deepening relationships as they scale.
• Collaborate with sales teams to address prospect technical requirements and support deal closure.
• Architect distributed systems solutions for complex customer needs and build open source SDKs and reference implementations.
• Lead customer implementations end-to-end, delivering technical presentations, resolving roadblocks, and partnering with support teams to ensure success.
• Drive collaboration with product and engineering teams to extend core capabilities for strategic client opportunities.

• Degree in computer science and 3+ years of software engineering experience, including expert-level proficiency with REST and WebSocket APIs and production experience with Golang.
• Proven track record designing and building integration solutions across modern and legacy systems for complex, ambiguous customer problems.
• Track record of translating complex technical needs into actionable recommendations for cross-functional stakeholders, including sales, product, and engineering teams.
• Experience with blockchain, crypto, or trading systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently scope customer requirements and deliver working solutions under tight timelines.
• Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

• 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): $161,500—$170,000 USD.
• 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.
• If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at [email protected].