Engineering Manager, Market Data & Analytics

Coinbase

Engineering Manager leading Coinbase’s Market Data & Analytics team. Scaling low-latency data systems powering institutional trading, risk, and clearing.

Posted 9/4/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $218,900 - $256,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading engineering teams focused on market data and analytics, with a strong emphasis on systems design, real-time data processing, and team development. Proven ability to align technical roadmaps with product goals while ensuring high standards for code quality and operational rigor.

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Software Engineering ExperienceTeam ManagementReal-Time Data ProcessingSystems DesignBackend Language Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystems DesignStreaming Data PipelinesReal-Time Data ProcessingHigh-Throughput SystemsLow-Latency SystemsJavaKotlinGoC++

Soft Skills

CoachingCareer DevelopmentCollaborationStakeholder PartnershipTeam Growth

Industry Keywords

Market DataAnalyticsFinancial InfrastructureData FeedsIndex PricingOperational RigorGenerative AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

C++Distributed SystemsGoJavaKotlin

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Market Data & Analytics engineering team within Coinbase’s Institutional product group
Own the technical roadmap for the market data and analytics domain
Align priorities with Institutional product goals and drive execution from planning through delivery
Lead and grow a team of 5–10 engineers through coaching and career development
Partner with Product, Design, Exchange, Derivatives, Prime, Risk, and cross-functional engineering teams
Scope, sequence, and ship market data and analytics capabilities
Ensure index pricing and market data feeds meet correctness, latency, reliability, and uptime requirements at scale
Shape engineering culture and hiring for the team
Build a pipeline of exceptional talent and maintain high standards for code quality and operational rigor

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of software engineering experience
3+ years managing engineering teams building high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems
Proven track record delivering real-time data, market data, or financial infrastructure systems processing high volumes with strict accuracy and reliability requirements
Deep technical fluency in systems design and streaming/data pipelines
Backend language experience in at least one of Java, Kotlin, Go, or C++
Experience hiring, developing, and retaining senior engineers, with measurable outcomes in team growth and retention
Experience partnering with Product and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into clear engineering plans with well-defined milestones
Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight
Must be based in the USA

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”)
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Free compatible screen reader for applicants needing screen reading technology