# Staff Data Engineer, Market Data

**Company:** [Coinbase](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/coinbase)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Data Engineering
**Salary:** $207k – $244k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Java, C++, Aeron, Sbe, Fix, Itch/Ouch, Multicast, Market Data Systems, Low-Latency Systems, High-Throughput Messaging, Backend Engineering, Observability
**Posted:** 2026-08-20

> This staff-level data engineer will architect and operate low-latency market data infrastructure, including feed handling, normalization, distribution, and exchange connectivity. The role requires at least five years of backend engineering experience and strong Java or C++ expertise with high-throughput messaging and market data protocols.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and operate market data components, including feed handlers, normalization, distribution, and venue connectivity.
- Design low-latency, high-throughput systems for real-time market data used by trading systems.
- Improve reliability and performance through observability, on-call participation, and incident response.
- Write high-quality, well-tested code and raise engineering quality standards on a lean team.
- Partner with engineering, product, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver market data capabilities.

## Requirements
- **5+ years** of backend engineering experience building and maintaining production low-latency systems.
- Hands-on experience with market data systems, including feed handlers, normalization, or distribution.
- Proficiency in low-latency Java or C++ and high-throughput messaging such as Aeron or SBE.
- Familiarity with venue or exchange connectivity and market data protocols, including FIX, ITCH/OUCH, and multicast.
- Track record of delivering features end-to-end and operating production systems.
- Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

## Compensation and Benefits
- Annual base salary range: **$207,485–$244,100 USD**.
- Total compensation may include equity and bonus eligibility.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

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