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# Senior Market Data Engineer

- **Company:** Coinbase, Inc.
- **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Algorithmic Trading, C++ (Programming Language), Messaging Application Programming Interface, Low Latency
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_cf05c5acefdada0bfc3cfa9711c9dfba

## About the Role

* 3+ years of backend engineering experience building and maintaining production low-latency systems.
 * Hands-on experience with at least one area of market data infrastructure (feed handlers, normalization, or distribution).
 * Proficiency in low-latency Java (or C++) and familiarity with high-throughput messaging frameworks (Aeron, SBE, or similar).
 * Familiarity with venue/exchange connectivity and market data protocols (FIX, ITCH/OUCH, multicast).
 * Track record shipping features end-to-end and operating what you build in production.
 * Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

## Description

* Build and maintain market data components including feed handlers, normalization pipelines, distribution systems, and venue connectivity.
 * Design and implement low-latency, high-throughput services for real-time market data consumed by trading systems across the platform.
 * Drive reliability and performance improvements through observability, on-call participation, and incident response.
 * Write high-quality, well-tested code and contribute to engineering standards on a lean team.
 * Partner with engineers, product managers, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver market data capabilities that support Coinbase's institutional trading roadmap.