# Senior Software Engineer, Compute Platform

**Company:** [Coinbase](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/coinbase)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** DevOps / SRE
**Salary:** CA$191k – CA$191k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Amazon Ec2, Amazon Eks, IAM, Vpc, Networking, Helm, Prometheus, Argo Cd, Envoy, Istio, Distributed Systems, Generative AI
**Posted:** 2026-07-31

> Build and operate Kubernetes-based compute orchestration infrastructure used across Coinbase, while developing developer tooling, automation, and AI-enabled workflows. The role requires 5+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial experience operating Kubernetes or comparable systems in production.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Own the design, build, and operation of Kubernetes cluster management tooling and automation that keeps the compute platform reliable and self-healing at scale.
- Build developer-facing tooling and workflows that improve how engineers interact with Kubernetes, including AI-driven processes and support.
- Deliver compute capabilities such as one-off jobs, cron scheduling, deployment strategies, EFS support, and automated right-sizing.
- Automate operational toil, reduce on-call burden, and improve platform observability and incident response.
- Partner with Security, Reliability, and Observability teams to meet standards for security, uptime, and performance.

## Requirements
- 5+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years building and operating Kubernetes or similar compute orchestration systems such as Mesos, Nomad, or ECS.
- Production experience with AWS and/or Google Cloud infrastructure services, including EC2, EKS, IAM, VPC, and networking, at scale.
- Ability to design, implement, and operate distributed infrastructure systems; diagnose complex failures; and drive root-cause resolution.
- Hands-on experience with the CNCF ecosystem, including Helm, Prometheus, Argo CD, and Envoy.
- Experience applying AI tooling to infrastructure workflows to improve automation, developer productivity, or operational efficiency.
- Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary: **191,100–191,100 CAD**.
- Total compensation may also include equity, bonus eligibility, and medical, dental, and vision benefits.

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