# Staff Software Engineer, Compute Platform

**Company:** [Coinbase](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/coinbase)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $218k – $257k/yr
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Go, Python, Java, AWS, Kubernetes, Envoy, Istio, Spiffe, Service Mesh, Reverse Proxies, Ingress Controllers, Cdn/Waf, Distributed Systems, Cncf
**Posted:** 2026-08-27

> Own and evolve Coinbase’s large-scale application routing infrastructure across Kubernetes, Envoy, and Istio. The role requires 8+ years in software and infrastructure engineering, strong systems programming and AWS experience, and expertise in distributed systems and service networking.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and automate routing infrastructure directing application traffic to Kubernetes backends at scale.
- Build capabilities on Envoy-based reverse proxies, Istio gateways, Ambient mesh, and SPIFFE service authentication.
- Improve the latency, reliability, and performance of application routing systems across the production environment.
- Shape the paved-road developer experience for operating applications, with emphasis on AI-driven tooling, processes, and support.
- Partner with Security, Reliability, and Observability teams to meet cross-cutting platform requirements.

## Requirements
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering and infrastructure roles.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience with application routing technologies, including reverse proxies, ingress controllers, CDN/WAF, and service mesh.
- Proficiency in one or more systems programming languages, such as Go, Python, or Java, with experience shipping production-grade infrastructure services.
- Experience scaling backend infrastructure on AWS, with working knowledge of networking, compute, and container orchestration services.
- Deep familiarity with the CNCF ecosystem, including Kubernetes, Envoy, and Istio, with the ability to extend or contribute to these technologies in production.
- Ability to diagnose complex distributed-systems issues, identify root causes, and independently drive them to resolution.
- Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight, including applying AI tooling to infrastructure workflows to improve efficiency, reliability, or developer velocity.

## Compensation
- Annual base salary: $218,025–$256,500 USD, excluding equity and bonus.
- Total compensation may also include equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

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