Coinbase is seeking to increase economic freedom in the world by building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system. The AI Platform Team's mission is to accelerate AI adoption, enhance team efficiency, and deliver exceptional customer experiences by embedding growth pods directly within teams across the organization, requiring a Staff Engineer to drive this transformative shift.
Requirements
- Proven expertise in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, with a strong understanding of micro-services architecture.
- Background in AI/LLM infrastructure
- Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code that meets customer needs.
- Deep understanding of what high-quality code and software engineering processes look like, and the ability to foster an environment that promotes them.
- Strong technical skills in system design and coding.
- Familiarity with GenAI frameworks/tools, Python, GoLang, Docker, Postgres, MongoDB.
Responsibilities
- Explore and apply advanced GenAI techniques, including large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI, to solve complex challenges across the organization.
- Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python and Golang to address critical product and business needs.
- Architect scalable, secure systems using modern cloud technologies and industry best practices.
- Mentor team members on design principles, coding standards, and AI productivity tools adoption.
- Debug complex technical issues to enhance system reliability, scalability, and ease of operation.
- Review and ensure the security, scalability, and architectural integrity of feature designs across teams.
- Build pipelines to integrate with third-party vendors and streamline workflows.
Other
- Collaborate with management and stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps and translate vision into actionable quarterly plans.
- Lead project execution by managing priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, leveraging your technical expertise.
- Experience mentoring and upleveling junior engineers by establishing processes and setting a high standard for them to follow.
- Passion for building an open financial system that unites the world.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a preference for open and transparent cultural practices.
