Engineering Leader (Coinbase Developer Platform)

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Finally, we seek people who are excited to learn about and live crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Ready to #LiveCrypto? Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

Coinbase Developer Platform and the Dev Portal is the destination for building and integrating web3 solutions, services, and products. We partner with other Coinbase products such as Base, our Coinbase App and Exchange so web3 developers can start building their onchain apps in minutes.

What You'll Be Doing (i.e., Job Duties)

• You’ll build a team of engineers focused on building out critical components of our Developer Platform team.
• Set a culture of creating great developer experiences (from APIs, to SDKs, to docs)
• Support all facets of team management to attract, engage, retain, and nurture teams of outstanding engineers (e.g., recruitment, mentoring, training and development, performance evaluation).
• Partner with the product and UX teams and other cross functional partners to develop overall vision, strategy and roadmap for our engineering systems and product suites.
• Develop a technical roadmap and vision, with guidance to both your team members and your peers.
• Champion engineering and operational excellence, establishing metrics and processes for regular assessment and improvement.
• Establish a solid project framework and excellent development processes.
• Drive an excellent customer experience, continually raising the bar on functionality, usability, and simplicity.
• Provide technical and architectural direction for the development, design, integration, testing, and maintenance of our product suite.
• Lead agile software processes for the engineering team and introduce best-in-class industry practices.
• Handle technical debt to ensure our development velocity stays responsive and predictable while minimizing production incidents of our operations.

What We Look For In You (ie. Job Requirements)

• 5+ years of experience in managing teams of 30 or more employees in product-based companies, including responsibilities such as hiring, termination, and performance management.
• 5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including 2+ years of experience in managing senior engineering managers or 2nd level managers.
• 10+ years of work experience architecting, developing, and launching software products and/or services.
• Embrace a startup mindset: assume ownership, adapt to IC roles as necessary, and prioritize fast-paced delivery. Successfully navigate the demands of a rapidly evolving company by effectively balancing business requirements, urgency, conflicting constraints, and the delivery of high-quality and practical solutions.
• Strong analytic skills and a demonstrated sense of ownership and accountability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people.
• Strong organizational skills, both for yourself and the team.
• Business acumen: Proven understanding of business dynamics, goals, and product strategy. Knowledge of how Engineering fits into Coinbase’s overall business.
• BS/MS in Computer Science or related field/equivalent practical experience.

Nice to haves

• Previous experience developing or managing products built with Javascript, Ruby on Rails, Go, AWS, and React.
• Crypto expertise: you have a proven track record of building crypto products and possess a deep understanding of the challenges developers encounter. Additionally, you have the ability to effectively recruit and support highly skilled crypto professionals.
• Developer experience: you’ve led teams that deliver delightful developer experiences (API and/or SDK design, documentation, and more).
• Startup experience: you’ve worked in a fast paced and pre-product fit environment at some point.

Job #: GDEM08US

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range: $246,500—$340,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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