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full-timeStaff Software Engineer (platform - Financial Engineering)
Coinbase · Remote - USA
Coinbase is a company in the cryptocurrency and financial services space focused on increasing economic freedom. As a Staff Software Engineer within the Finance Engineering Platform group, you will lead the frontend technical strategy for systems that convert complex trading, payment, and transfer activities into precise financial records. The role involves building and maintaining the internal control plane used by Finance and Accounting teams to monitor financial health, manage reconciliation, and execute governed actions. You will be responsible for designing scalable, auditable human-in-the-loop workflows using React and TypeScript, ensuring that high-volume financial data is presented through reliable, performant, and accessible user interfaces. Daily responsibilities include defining end-to-end API contracts, establishing frontend quality standards, and partnering with cross-functional stakeholders to translate operational challenges into clear technical roadmaps. This position is well-suited for a senior engineer with over eight years of experience who excels at navigating ambiguous problem spaces, mentoring team members, and building data-rich enterprise applications where accuracy and user trust are paramount. You will drive technical alignment across the organization while ensuring that financial systems operate with speed and integrity.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
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Remote‑first with quarterly in‑person surges; 8+ years experience required; Salary $218k‑$256k
Experience required
8-8 years experienceAbout the Role Staff Software Engineer on the Finance Engineering Platform team, owning frontend technical direction for financial reconciliation and operations products. Responsibilities Own frontend strategy and architecture for React/TypeScript applications handling high‑volume financial data. Lead design of auditable human‑in‑the‑loop workflows, including validation, approval, error handling, permissions, and review history. Define contracts with backend and API teams to deliver reliable product features. Establish best practices for testing, accessibility, performance, observability, feature management, and safe rollout. Drive ambiguous, high‑impact initiatives and align engineering, product, design, and finance stakeholders. Partner with Finance and Accounting users to translate operational pain points into product roadmaps and mentor engineers. Requirements 8+ years software engineering experience building production web applications with React and TypeScript. Full‑stack capability across frontend and backend services. Deep expertise in frontend architecture, state management, API integration, performance optimization, accessibility, testing, and observability. Experience building data‑rich operational or workflow systems, preferably in financial/reconciliation domains. Proven ability to lead cross‑functional projects and influence technical direction. Responsible use of generative AI to improve workflow efficiency. Eligibility
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| Role | Staff Software Engineer (platform - Financial Engineering) |
|---|---|
| Company | Coinbase |
| Location | Remote - USA |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-25 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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