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FCM Tech Lead

Coinbase · Remote - USA

Posted 12 days ago

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This role has been open
12 days
Coinbase's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
0% of Coinbase's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at Coinbase
low
0 stale, 5 reposted of 219 open
Hiring momentum
265 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Coinbase's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Coinbase.

About this role

As a FCM Tech Lead at Coinbase, you will be a hands-on technical leader responsible for the design and architecture of the FCM core, overseeing the entire lifecycle of futures trading, including market data, order routing, and settlement. You will drive a major replatforming effort to modernize the system, mentor engineers, and collaborate with various teams to ensure the delivery of reliable and auditable systems. This role combines technical ownership with the opportunity to influence the architecture of a regulated trading platform.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
benefits
2/5
freshness
4/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Coinbase as an employer.

What you need

  • Extensive backend engineering experience with complex, production-grade distributed systems
  • Direct FCM or derivatives experience with ownership of parts of the futures trade lifecycle
  • Deep proficiency in a modern backend language (Go preferred; Java or similar) and event-driven architectures
  • Experience in a regulated or financial environment where correctness and reliability are critical
  • Track record delivering end-to-end from scoping to implementation and iteration, including replatforming or migrating off legacy systems
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly to improve workflow efficiency and quality

Nice to have

  • Familiarity with Ion XTP

What you get

  • Base salary range of $218,025 — $256,500 USD
  • Total compensation may include equity and bonus eligibility
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)

Worth weighing

  • Remote-first but requires quarterly in-person sessions
  • High-pressure environment with a focus on pushing limits
  • Application limit of 3 submissions within a 6-month period

Summarised from Coinbase's posting. Read the full original.

Listed by Coinbase on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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