Coinbase · 9 hours ago
Software Engineer, Frontend - Risk Platform: EVENT
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expCoinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom in the world, and they are seeking an IC4 Software Engineer to join their Risk Engineering Platform team. The role involves designing, building, and optimizing risk detection and mitigation systems to protect users from fraud and financial risks while maintaining a high-quality user experience.
BitcoinBlockchainCryptocurrencyFinTechTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Design, scope, and build new risk detection systems and major features, applying experienced-based judgment to solve complex technical challenges
Independently manage complex features and projects from inception to production deployment
Turn our vision into tangible roadmaps every quarter by working with engineers, product managers, and senior leadership
Build self-serve options to reduce friction for legitimate users while blocking fraudulent activities
Optimize end-to-end experiences related to security protection and scam prevention
Actively participate in PR reviews, code lifecycle management, and mentor junior engineers
Respond to incidents of all severities and contribute to post-mortems
Collaborate with Data Science, ML, and Risk Analysts teams to develop both proactive (models & user-facing features) and reactive (one-off rules to mitigate urgent issues) solutions
Proactively propose novel ideas to enhance codebase, features, and architecture, promoting developer efficiency
Build systems that accelerate the team's ability to deliver high-quality work
Identify, propose, and implement scalable solutions that can be leveraged across the team
Leave code cleaner than you found it and maintain high code velocity
Implement mechanisms to identify regressions and ensure prompt visibility of emerging issues
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience in software engineering, with demonstrated ability to ship production systems
Strong proficiency in at least one frontend framework (React, TypeScript)
Experience building and maintaining distributed systems at scale
Ability to independently manage complex tasks and work in unfamiliar systems with guidance
Strong understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms
Experience with modern development practices including CI/CD, testing, and monitoring
Preferred
Experience with risk, fraud detection, or financial systems
Familiarity with machine learning models and their application in production
Experience with real-time event processing and streaming architectures
Knowledge of payment systems (ACH, cards, crypto) and associated fraud patterns
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
Company
Coinbase
Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.46BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementDFJ GrowthTiger Global Management
2025-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $4.2M
2025-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $8M
Leadership Team
Brian Armstrong
CEO & Co-Founder
Alesia Haas
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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