Joblaze summary

In this role, the Senior Software Engineer on the Data Platform team at Coinbase is responsible for designing and operating foundational data services, including storage solutions and data processing pipelines. Key skills include strong backend development in Python, Go, or Java, along with experience in data systems and familiarity with tools like SQL and Airflow. This position is suited for seasoned engineers with over five years of experience who are comfortable taking ownership of complex projects. The team operates in a fast-paced environment that emphasizes collaboration and innovation.

Joblaze insights

Listed today — first seen on Joblaze October 29, 2026. Last confirmed on Coinbase's careers page October 29, 2026.
This exact title is also open at 1 other location at Coinbase: Remote - USA.
Starts above 3% of 190 comparable senior data engineering roles we track (median $180,000 across 61 companies).

Quick facts

Is the Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform role remote?: Yes — Coinbase lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Coinbase lists INR 6,612,000–INR 6,612,600 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 5 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Airflow, Go, Java, Kafka, Python, SQL.
What seniority level is this role?: Coinbase targets senior candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform role at Coinbase.

From the original posting

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

The Data Platform team builds and operates systems that centralize all of Coinbase's internal and third-party data, so teams across the company can access, process, and transform it for analytics, machine learning, and end-user experiences. As a senior engineer, you will work across the full stack of our systems: foundational processing and storage, scalable pipelines, and the frameworks and internal tools that make data easy to use.

What you’ll do:

Design, build, and operate foundational data services, including storage (cloud warehouse, data lake), orchestration (Airflow), batch processing (Spark, SQL), and streaming (Kafka).
Build and maintain data integration and processing SDKs used by internal services and product teams.
Design self-service tools so users can manage and troubleshoot their own data pipelines.
Build services for data security, observability, quality, cataloging, and lineage.
Turn requests from analysts, ML, and security teams into reusable, scalable patterns.

Required Skills and Experience:

5+ years of experience in software engineering, including senior-level ownership.
Strong Python, Go, or Java backend development skills.
Hands-on experience with data systems or data pipelines.
Familiarity with design patterns such as scale-out, caching, key/value, and columnar storage.
Working knowledge of SQL and Airflow for operational data analysis.
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

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Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).

₹6,612,000—₹6,612,600 INR

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase 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. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform

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