Coinbase FCM Tech Lead at Coinbase owning design and architecture of the regulated futures trading platform. Leads replatforming efforts and mentors engineers to improve code quality and system reliability.
Responsibilities
Own design and architecture across the FCM core, from market data and order routing through settlement, reporting, and risk.
Drive the next-gen replatforming and reduce legacy vendor dependencies while raising stability and reliability.
Set the technical bar through code, design reviews, and standards, and pay down the technical debt that matters most.
Partner across pods (execution, risk, lifecycle) and cross-functionally with Product, CFM Risk and Ops, Finance, and Compliance to deliver correct, auditable systems and turn strategy into a roadmap.
Mentor engineers across the team and act as a force multiplier, elevating code quality and architectural rigor.
Qualification
Direct FCM or derivatives experienceUtilizes generative AI responsiblyPosition IDPay Transparency Notice$218Application LimitEqual Opportunity Employer
Required
8+ years of backend engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of complex, production-grade distributed systems.
Direct FCM or derivatives experience, with hands-on ownership of one or more parts of the futures trade lifecycle (settlement, clearing, margin/risk, order entry/routing, market data, or back office/books and records). Ion XTP or comparable exchange platform experience preferred.
Deep proficiency in a modern backend language (Go preferred; Java or similar) and event-driven, high-availability architectures.
Experience in a regulated or financial environment (CFTC/NFA or comparable) where correctness, auditability, and reliability are critical.
Track record delivering end-to-end - scoping, architecture, implementation, monitoring, and iteration - including replatforming or migrating off legacy systems, while still coding hands-on and raising the quality bar.
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Position ID: P77889
Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$218,025—$256,500 USD
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.
Preferred
Ion XTP or comparable exchange platform experience
