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Staff Data Engineer, Market Data

Coinbase · Remote - USA

remotesenior$207,485–$207,485Posted Aug 20, 2026JavaC++AeronSBEFIXITCHmulticast

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**Staff Data Engineer, Market Data** **About the Role** Architect, build, and own the systems that generate, capture, normalize, and distribute real-time market data across Coinbase at low latency. Lead the ticker plant and distribution backbone of a unified trading platform while leading a lean, high-impact team. **What You'll Do** • Build and operate market data components: feed handlers, normalization, distribution, and venue connectivity • Design low-latency, high-throughput systems for real-time market data used by trading systems • Contribute to reliability and performance through observability, on-call, and incident response • Write high-quality, well-tested code and raise the quality bar on a lean team • Partner with engineers, product, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver market data capabilities **Required Experience** • 5+ years of backend engineering with production low-latency systems experience • Hands-on experience with market data systems (feed handlers, normalization, or distribution) • Proficiency in low-latency Java or C++ and high-throughput messaging (Aeron, SBE, or similar) • Familiarity with venue/exchange connectivity and market data protocols (FIX, ITCH/OUCH, multicast) • Track record delivering features end-to-end and operating what you build • Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight **Compensation** $207,485 – $244,100 USD base salary (varies by location). Total compensation includes equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits. **Position ID:** P77881

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