Coinbase07.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Enablement (Remote)

$186K–$219K/year

About the Role

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Enablement to join our team remotely. This role is pivotal as we build the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system. If you are passionate about our mission and believe in the power of crypto and blockchain technology, this is the opportunity for you.

What You'll Do

  • Evolve, scale, and maintain the Global Blockchain Sync (GBS) service, ensuring reliable, up-to-date snapshots for all protocols.
  • Help build new standardized Paved Road infrastructure for GCP & AWS.
  • Design, build, and automate the new "Bare Metal Platform" to standardize provisioning for high-performance workloads.
  • Partner with internal customers (Base, Blockchain teams) and partners (Compute, Security) to deliver secure, self-service infrastructure.
  • Contribute to the migration of legacy systems and ensure our core infrastructure is robust and efficient.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, focusing on infrastructure, backend, or SRE.
  • Strong hands-on experience with public cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS and GCP.
  • Deep experience with container orchestration systems (Kubernetes, GKE, EKS) and container runtimes.
  • Proven ability to build robust backend services and automation (e.g., in Go, Python).
  • Ability to maintain high standards for quality and foster an environment that creates high-quality infrastructure-as-code.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with bare-metal provisioning and automation (e.g., MAAS, Tinkerbell, or tools like Ansible/Terraform).
  • Experience writing, building, or implementing a Kubernetes operator.
  • Knowledge of blockchain node operations or state management.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary range of $186,065 - $218,900 USD.
  • Bonus eligibility and equity options.
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
  • Flexible remote work environment with opportunities for in-person collaboration.
  • Supportive work culture that values clear communication, positive energy, and continuous learning.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Senior Software Engineer role at Coinbase offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on cutting-edge blockchain infrastructure projects remotely.

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Who Will Succeed Here

Proficient in cloud infrastructure management with extensive experience using AWS and GCP, ensuring scalable and secure deployments.

Demonstrates strong expertise in container orchestration with Kubernetes, coupled with a solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, enabling efficient software delivery in a remote environment.

Possesses a proactive mindset with a continuous learning attitude, particularly in adopting new technologies like Terraform and Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.

Learning Resources

AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate 2023course

Career Path

Senior Software Engineer - Infrastructure Enablement(Now)Lead Software Engineer - Infrastructure(1-2 years)Engineering Manager - Infrastructure(3-5 years)

Market Overview

AWS Market Size 2024
$100B
Annual Growth for AWS
22.5%
AI Adoption in Cloud Computing
75%
Investment in Cloud Infrastructure
+35%
Labour Demand for Cloud Engineers
+30%
Avg Salary for Senior Cloud Engineer
$150K

Skills & Requirements

Required
AWSGCPKubernetes
Growing in Demand
KubernetesDevOps PracticesServerless Architecture
Declining
Traditional Virtualization (VMware)On-Premise Data Centers

Domain Trends

Increased Adoption of Multi-Cloud Strategies
Over 80% of enterprises are now adopting multi-cloud strategies, leading to a rise in demand for professionals skilled in managing multiple cloud platforms.
Shift Towards Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
The use of IaC tools like Terraform and Ansible has increased by 50% as organizations aim for more efficient deployment and management of cloud resources.
Focus on Cloud Security
With 90% of organizations reporting security as a top concern, there is a significant demand for skills in cloud security frameworks and compliance.

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