Engineering Manager - Payments Platform

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? 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. The mission of the Platform Product Group engineers is to build a trusted, scalable and compliant platform to operate with speed, efficiency and quality. Our teams build and maintain the platforms that help Coinbase and its partners expand the cryptoeconomy, delivering solutions aimed at empowering both individual consumers and large-scale institutions within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. We are looking for an Engineering Manager to lead the Payments team at Coinbase. Our team is diligently crafting innovative payment solutions aimed at empowering both individual consumers and large-scale institutions within the cryptocurrency ecosystem. We are developing state-of-the-art payment infrastructures and experiences, along with unique cryptocurrency payment products, to facilitate the seamless transition of traditional currency into the crypto landscape, thereby enhancing financial access. Our payment solutions are designed with a focus on simplicity and scalability, aiming to drive widespread adoption of crypto-centric products such as Decentralized Finance (DeFi), Decentralized Applications (DApps), and cryptocurrency exchanges. What you’ll be doing: Build and manage engineering teams, to guide the development of features, services, and infrastructure. Coach your direct reports to have a positive impact on the organization and support their career growth. Implement the multi-year strategy for our team and collaborate with engineers, designers, product managers and senior leadership to turn our vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter. Be a thoughtful technical voice within the team, aiding in diligent architectural decisions and fostering a culture of high-quality code and engineering processes. Collaborate with Product and Engineering teams to ensure successful delivery and operation of multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale. Work closely with our talent organization to identify and recruit exceptional engineers who align with Coinbase's culture and will help the team scale. Contribute to and take ownership of processes that drive engineering quality and meet our engineering SLAs. What we look for in you: At least 7 years of experience in software engineering. At least 2 years of engineering management experience. You possess a strong understanding of what constitutes high-quality code and effective engineering practices. An execution-focused mindset, capable of navigating through ambiguity and delivering results. An ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with short-term planning. Experience in creating, delivering, and operating multi-tenanted, distributed systems at scale. You can be hands-on when needed – whether tha ... (truncated, view full listing at source)