This role pays more than
95%
of similar roles. Most pay
$176,812–$228,950
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$286k
versus about
$203k
for comparable roles.
Based on 240 similar postings.
Employer
About Coinbase
Coinbase Global is a publicly traded cryptocurrency exchange platform where consumers can buy, sell, and store digital currencies including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and hundreds of other cryptocurrencies. Industry: Cryptocurrency Exchange & Financial Technology
Coinbase currently has
58 open roles
on FindRole.
Listed pay typically runs
$215,177–$253,150
across 50 roles with salary data.
As a Senior Staff Software Engineer on the Exchange team, you will set the architectural direction for matching engines, order management, market data, and unified trading systems. You will own technical strategy for core domains, leading multi-quarter initiatives from ambiguity to delivery while ensuring high standards for latency, correctness, and resilience. Your daily work involves designing ultra-low-latency, event-sourced trading systems across cloud and colocated environments, driving cross-team alignment, and mentoring other engineers. The role requires deep expertise in low-latency distributed systems and proficiency in backend languages such as Java, C++, or Go, including JVM and Linux performance tuning. You will solve complex problems regarding high-volume institutional trading platforms, managing real-time risk and multi-venue connectivity. This position focuses on building the infrastructure necessary for large financial institutions to trade across markets with speed and trust.
What does a Software Engineer earn in Remote?
Median $204500 from 415 postings across 57 companies.