Senior Software Engineer
Coinbase
- Location
- United States
- Job Type
- full-time
- Salary
- $186,065—$218,900 USD
- Posted
- August 23, 2025
Job Description
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Coinbase One redefines what it means to be a member of the crypto community by providing an array of unparalleled benefits like zero trading fees, boosted staking rewards, account protection, an account linked credit card and priority support to members. Our vision is to create a membership that users can't afford not to get, and one that becomes a reason users choose Coinbase over all other competitors.
What you'll be doing:
- Building and helping design elegant and functional user experiences.
- Owning and implementing product experiences that directly drive revenue for the company.
- Working with engineers, product managers and senior leadership to turn our vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter.
- Adding positive energy in every meeting, and making your coworkers feel included in every interaction.
What we look for in you:
- You have at least 5 years of experience in developing web and/or mobile apps and shipping user-facing features with React, JavaScript, and Typescript.
- You’ve led and landed meaningful projects and are seen as a subject matter expert on your team
- You've developed and shipped user-facing features using component-based UI frameworks.
- You’re familiar with product and design lifecycles, and collaborating closely with designers, engineers, and product managers.
- You write high-quality, well-tested, extensible code.
- You take pride in being up-to-date with the latest industry standards and best practices in frontend architecture.
- You are proactive, have a growth-mindset, and empower and cultivate your teammates.
Nice to haves:
- You have experience launching new products from 0 to 1
- You've worked on front-end teams in the finance or security space
- You have at least 1 year of experience in developing React Native mobile apps or helped move existing native apps to React Native
- Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity such as interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services
*Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain experience.
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
🎯 Who is this job for?
This Senior Software Engineer, Frontend (Coinbase One) role is ideal for a Senior-level developer (5+ years) with strong expertise in React, JavaScript, and TypeScript for building scalable web/mobile apps. You’ll design and ship revenue-driving user experiences, collaborate closely with product/design, and ensure best practices in frontend architecture, testing, and component-based UI frameworks. Bonus points if you have React Native, crypto/web3 familiarity, or experience in finance/security, and a track record of launching products from 0→1.
💬 Potential Interview Questions
1. What frontend technologies do you primarily work with?
I primarily work with React, JavaScript, and TypeScript to build scalable and performant user-facing applications.
2. How much experience do you have building and shipping user-facing features?
I have over 5 years of experience building and shipping web and mobile features, focusing on component-based UI frameworks like React.
3. Can you describe your experience collaborating with cross-functional teams?
I work closely with designers, product managers, and engineers throughout the product lifecycle to ensure seamless delivery of intuitive and high-quality user experiences.
4. How do you ensure code quality in your projects?
I follow industry best practices by writing extensible, well-tested code, conducting thorough code reviews, and maintaining strong test coverage.
5. What is your approach to frontend architecture?
I design modular, reusable components and keep up-to-date with the latest best practices in frontend architecture to ensure scalability and maintainability.
6. Can you share an example of a project where you took technical ownership?
I have led and delivered complex projects end-to-end, serving as a subject matter expert for my team while driving key technical decisions and ensuring successful launches.
7. Do you have any experience in the finance or security space?
Yes, I have worked on projects in regulated environments where security, compliance, and reliability were top priorities, which aligns with Coinbase’s focus.
8. Have you worked with React Native?
Yes, I have experience developing React Native applications and supporting the migration of existing apps to React Native.
9. What is your familiarity with crypto and onchain activity?
I have hands-on experience interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps and blockchain-based services.
10. Why do you want to work at Coinbase?
I believe in the mission of increasing economic freedom through blockchain technology, and I want to contribute to building user experiences that empower millions in the crypto community.
📋 Job Summary
Coinbase is a leading global crypto platform with the mission to increase economic freedom by building the future financial system onchain. Serving millions of users worldwide, Coinbase provides trusted access to crypto trading, staking, payments, and decentralized applications, while also pioneering products like Coinbase One that offer premium membership benefits. With a culture of high performance, collaboration, and innovation, Coinbase is shaping the next era of financial technology and empowering people everywhere to participate in the crypto economy.