Senior Software Engineer, Infrastructure - Platform Compute

📋 Description

• • Join Coinbase, a leader in the cryptocurrency space, and contribute to our mission of increasing economic freedom globally by building the future of the onchain platform.
• • As a Senior Software Engineer on the Platform Compute team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and maintaining the core Kubernetes infrastructure that powers all services at Coinbase.
• • This is an opportunity to work on highly scalable, reliable, and efficient systems that are critical to the company's operations and growth.
• • You will be instrumental in enhancing the developer and operational experience for all users of Kubernetes within Coinbase, ensuring seamless and robust service deployment and management.
• • Your responsibilities will include building advanced tooling and automation to simplify the management of Kubernetes clusters, making them more reliable and easier to operate.
• • You will focus on operationalizing the Kubernetes platform to ensure it remains automated and self-healing, thereby minimizing on-call burdens and maximizing system uptime.
• • A key aspect of this role involves developing new Kubernetes-related capabilities that will empower service owners across Coinbase, such as implementing one-off job execution, cron job management, advanced deployment strategies, and automated resource right-sizing.
• • You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Routing, Security, Reliability, and Observability, to integrate and enhance the overall platform ecosystem.
• • This role requires a deep understanding of infrastructure, a passion for solving complex problems, and the ability to balance business needs with technical solutions.
• • You will be expected to uphold a high standard of quality in your work, demonstrate initiative as a self-starter, and possess strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues.
• • The Platform Product Group is dedicated to building a trusted, scalable, and compliant platform that enables Coinbase to operate with speed, efficiency, and quality.
• • Within this group, the Compute team specifically focuses on the Kubernetes platform, which serves as the primary compute orchestration infrastructure for all services at Coinbase.
• • Your work will directly impact the ability of other engineering teams to deploy and manage their services effectively and reliably.
• • You will contribute to the continuous improvement of Kubernetes at Coinbase, focusing on scalability, reliability, efficiency, and the overall operational experience.
• • This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, innovative environment, contributing to the growth and success of a leading cryptocurrency company.
• • You will be part of a team that values collaboration, continuous learning, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and a proven track record of working with large-scale infrastructure and orchestration systems.
• • You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions, shaping the future of Coinbase's infrastructure.
• • The remote-first nature of the role, with required in-person offsites, offers flexibility while ensuring strong team cohesion and alignment.
• • By joining Coinbase, you are not just taking a job; you are becoming part of a movement to build the future of finance and increase economic freedom worldwide.
• • This position is ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives on tackling challenging problems and wants to make a significant impact on a global scale.
• • You will be responsible for ensuring the platform's resilience and performance under high load, a critical aspect for a company operating in the financial technology sector.
• • The role involves hands-on development of infrastructure components, requiring a blend of coding expertise and deep systems understanding.
• • You will contribute to defining best practices and standards for Kubernetes usage across the organization.
• • The opportunity to work with a highly talented and motivated team, all dedicated to the company's ambitious mission, is a significant aspect of this role.
• • Your contributions will directly support Coinbase's ability to innovate rapidly and securely in the dynamic cryptocurrency market.