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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
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Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
The Consumer Product Group engineers strive to make the Coinbase retail app the easiest-to-use and fastest experience for accessing the crypto.
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) Lead to join our quality assurance team at Coinbase. You will have the unique opportunity to build the quality assurance team from the ground up. This role is pivotal in establishing a robust testing framework and culture within our organization. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and mentoring a team of SDETs, driving test automation strategies, developing test automation infrastructure, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software products.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
Leadership and Team Management
- Lead and mentor a team of SDETs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align testing efforts with overall project goals
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide career development guidance to team members
Test Strategy and Architecture
- Develop and implement comprehensive test strategies and automation infrastructure
- Design scalable and maintainable test automation architectures
- Evaluate and introduce new testing tools and methodologies to improve efficiency
Quality Assurance
- Oversee the creation and execution of test plans, test cases, and test scripts
- Ensure thorough coverage across functional, integration, performance, and security testing
- Implement best practices for defect tracking, reporting, and resolution
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
- Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline the testing process within the development lifecycle
Stakeholder Management
- Partner effectively with stakeholders and align on quality outcomes
- Provide regular status updates to stakeholders on testing progress and quality metrics
- Present test results and quality insights to management and development teams
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering
- You’ve experienced architecting and developing solutions to ambiguous problems with significant impact
- You’re passionate about building an open financial system that brings the world together
Nice to have:
- Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity such as interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services.
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Pay Transparency Notice: 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, and vision).
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