Staff Frontend Software Engineer

About The Company Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology company committed to increasing economic freedom worldwide. As a remote-first organization with a global presence, Coinbase offers a platform that empowers individuals and institutions to participate in the evolving digital economy. The company fosters an innovative, high-performance environment where talented professionals collaborate to build secure, reliable, and scalable financial infrastructure. Coinbase values diversity, inclusion, and integrity, ensuring that all employees are supported in their professional growth and contributions to shaping the future of finance. About The Role We are seeking a highly experienced Staff Software Engineer, Frontend, to join our Advanced Trading team within the Consumer & Business group. In this pivotal role, you will lead the technical strategy for Coinbase Advanced, our sophisticated trading platform designed for experienced traders. Your primary responsibilities will include owning the performance, reliability, and scalability of our web and mobile trading clients. You will drive the development of low-latency, high-performance interfaces that support multiple instrument types, ensuring a seamless trading experience for users globally. This role offers an exciting opportunity to influence the architecture and engineering practices of a high-impact platform at the intersection of cryptocurrency trading and consumer technology. You will collaborate closely with product managers, engineering leaders, and cross-functional teams to deliver innovative features and improvements that meet the needs of professional traders and institutional clients. Qualifications 8+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on front-end developmentDeep expertise in modern front-end frameworks such as React, React Native, or equivalent technologiesProven experience in optimizing complex UI systems for performance, including rendering, network efficiency, and state management at scaleExperience leading technical strategy and architecture decisions for product areasSuccessful track record mentoring senior engineers and improving team engineering standardsFamiliarity with high-availability, low-latency systems, especially in trading platforms, financial systems, or real-time data applications (preferred)Strong understanding of mobile development environments and cross-platform integrationAbility to utilize generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to enhance workflow, reduce costs, and improve quality Responsibilities Define and own the front-end technical roadmap for Coinbase Advanced, including architecture decisions that ensure reliability and scalability across web and mobile platformsDrive performance improvements by optimizing rendering, network utilization, and state management to provide a low-latency trading experienceLead complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives from conception to completion, setting high standards for code quality, system design, and engineering rigorMentor and develop senior engineers, fostering technical growth and elevating decision-making within the teamCollaborate with Product and Engineering leadership to translate business priorities into technical plans and deliver high-impact featuresEstablish and promote front-end engineering practices, patterns, and conventions that support team growth and development velocityEnsure the platform’s architecture supports future scalability, security, and maintainability needs Benefits Competitive salary range of $218,025—$256,500 USD annually, depending on work locationBonus eligibility and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage401(k) retirement plan with company matchingFlexible, remote-first work environment with quarterly in-person “surge” sessionsOpportunities for professional development and career growth within a pioneering fintech companyInclusive and diverse workplace culture that values innovation and integrity Equal Opportunity Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply and join us in building the future of finance.