Frontend Software Engineer (React.js, TypeScript)

About The CompanyCoinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology company dedicated to increasing economic freedom worldwide. As a remote-first organization with a global presence, Coinbase strives to create an inclusive environment where innovation and integrity drive its mission. The company offers a platform for buying, selling, and managing cryptocurrencies, empowering individuals and institutions to participate in the evolving digital economy. Coinbase is committed to building secure, reliable, and user-friendly products that foster trust and transparency in the digital asset space.About The RoleAs a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Frontend on the Advanced Trading team within the Consumer & Business group, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical strategy and execution of Coinbase's trading platform for experienced traders. This high-impact position involves owning the performance, reliability, and scalability of web and mobile trading clients, ensuring low-latency and high-performance interfaces that support various trading instruments. You will lead complex, multi-quarter initiatives, mentor senior engineers, and collaborate closely with product and engineering leadership to deliver innovative features that meet business objectives. Your expertise will influence both the platform's architecture and the engineering culture, fostering scalable practices that support growth and excellence.Qualifications8+ years of professional software engineering experience with a 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 scaleStrong background in leading technical strategy, architecture decisions, and cross-team alignment for multi-quarter projectsExperience mentoring senior engineers and elevating engineering standardsFamiliarity with high-availability, low-latency systems, particularly in trading platforms, financial systems, or real-time data applicationsKnowledge of mobile development environments and cross-platform strategiesAbility to utilize generative AI responsibly to enhance workflows, ensuring human oversight and quality controlExcellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skillsResponsibilitiesDefine and own the front-end technical roadmap for Coinbase Advanced, including architecture decisions that ensure a reliable, scalable trading platform across web and mobileDrive performance improvements across rendering, network utilization, and state management to deliver a low-latency trading experience for usersLead the end-to-end execution of complex, multi-quarter technical initiatives, setting high standards for code quality, system design, and engineering rigorMentor and develop senior engineers, fostering technical growth and decision-making capabilities within the teamCollaborate with product and engineering leadership to translate business priorities into actionable technical plans and deliver high-impact featuresEstablish and promote front-end engineering best practices, patterns, and conventions that support team scaling and development velocityEnsure the robustness, performance, and security of trading interfaces by implementing best-in-class solutions and monitoring systemsUtilize AI tools responsibly to optimize workflows, improve system efficiencies, and enhance product qualityBenefitsCompetitive salary range ($218,025—$256,500 USD annually, excluding bonuses)Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans401(k) retirement savings plan with company matchingGenerous paid time off and holidaysRemote work flexibility with quarterly in-person “surge” sessionsOpportunities for professional development and continuous learningInclusive and diverse work environment that values innovation and integrityEqual OpportunityCoinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. The company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and ensures that applicants with criminal histories are considered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and join us in building the future of finance.