Engineering Manager, TLM (Developer - Onchain Payments)

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Most importantly, we seek people who are excited about crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Who you are:

You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener - because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

Very recently, the technological foundations required for crypto to replace the legacy payments system have come to life. Stablecoins at scale, fast L2 blockchain networks, and innovations in consumer crypto such as Coinbase Smart Wallet all make onchain payments an attractive alternative to fiat rails for merchants and vendors seeking to conduct commerce. Coinbase is positioned well to take advantage of this perfect storm given its expertise in both fiat and onchain payments.

We are looking for a hands-on Technical Lead Manager(TLM) to join as a key member of the CDP leadership team to bootstrap the development of a new onchain payments product and protocol The ideal candidate will have a strong technical founder background in fullstack crypto development, team leadership, and a deep understanding of the onchain payments ecosystem. You will have the opportunity to influence 0-to-1 product development and implementation, lead the technical team, and drive innovation in a dynamic, start-up-like environment.

What you'll be doing:

Develop a 0-to-1 Product: Bring a new product to life, replacing the global payment stack with crypto rails.
Team Leadership: Hire, manage, and build a team of talented fullstack engineers, fostering a culture of iterative development, efficient execution, and onchain-forward thinking.
Rapid Prototyping: Rapidly prototype user flows to gain market feedback, adjust accordingly, and productionize code as necessary.
Integration: Integrate with various Coinbase surfaces, including Smart Wallet, Commerce, and Platform APIs.
Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other cross-functional partners to find product-market fit.
Best Practices: Drive the adoption of engineering best practices, ensuring operational excellence and sound maintenance of legacy code.
Strategic Insights: Interface with Coinbase senior leadership to provide strategic insights and regular tactical updates.
Market Insights: Leverage deep market insights and competitive analyses to pivot the product roadmap and translate changes into code.
Cross-Functional Alignment: Collaborate with other engineering leaders to align team goals and priorities with broader organizational objectives.
Resource Management: Manage the team's budget, resources, and capacity planning, ensuring efficient allocation to meet project deadlines and business goals.
Performance Monitoring: Monitor and report on key metrics and performance indicators, using data-driven insights to continuously improve processes and outcomes.
Representation: Serve as a technical spokesperson for the team, representing them in company-wide initiatives and external events in the onchain community.

What we look for in you:

Experience: 8+ years in software engineering, with 2+ years in a leadership position (Founder, CTO, Founding Engineer, etc.) of an onchain start-up.
Technical Expertise: Strong background in rapid fullstack development, with expertise in TypeScript, JavaScript, Go, and Solidity.
Mentorship: Ability to level-up and mentor engineers by reviewing pull requests and providing technical guidance.
Resilience: Exceptional grit and resilience in the face of significant ambiguity, leading the team through periods of uncertainty.
Blockchain Knowledge: Deep understanding of Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains, with hands-on experience in smart contract development using Solidity.
Product Development: Fluency in product development, business development, market analysis, thought leadership, and other cross-functional skills required of a start-up leader.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and mentor team members.
Payments Landscape: Deep understanding of the payments product landscape, including existing onchain products and payer/merchant dynamics.
Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
Onchain Ecosystem: Demonstrated commitment and a deep understanding of the onchain ecosystem, including relevant influencers, thought leaders, podcasters, venture capitalists, conferences, etc.

Job #: GDEM06NA

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$211,650—$249,000 USD

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