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- Remote
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- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years in IT engineering, automation, or systems engineering, with demonstrated ownership of architecture decisions and platform-level...
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Qualifications
5+ years in IT engineering, automation, or systems engineering, with architecture and platform-level systems ownership. Deep expertise in complex automations using n8n, Airflow, Temporal, Jira Automation, or Workato, and strong Git-based development workflows including branching, CI/CD, and code review. Working knowledge of Okta, Slack API, and Google Workspace administration; ability to work independently in ambiguous environments, produce technical specifications and architecture decision records, mentor peers, and write technical design documentation for technical and non-technical audiences. Uses generative AI responsibly with human oversight.
About the role
Original posting provided by Coinbase
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.
As a Senior IT Support Engineer on the IT Tooling team within IT Support & Services (ITSS), you'll own the technical architecture behind the automations that power IT operations at Coinbase. This team builds the self-service workflows, bots, and integrations that employees interact with daily, from ticket triage and access reviews to onboarding and offboarding. You'll drive architecture decisions across platforms like n8n, Airflow, Temporal, Jira, and Okta, partnering with regional IT teams across APAC, EMEA, and AMER to deliver high-impact automation at scale.
What you’ll do:
- Own the technical architecture of IT Tooling automations, driving design decisions on system structure, integration patterns, and platform standards across n8n, Airflow, Temporal, and Jira
- Lead the most complex automation projects end-to-end as technical DRI, from discovery and design through production delivery
- Partner with Security, Corporate Engineering, and IAM teams to resolve technical blockers and represent IT Tooling in cross-functional architecture discussions
- Build shared frameworks, reusable components, and architecture documentation that reduce single points of failure and raise the team's engineering bar
- Establish code review practices and engineering standards that elevate quality across the IT Tooling platform
Required skills and experience:
- 5+ years in IT engineering, automation, or systems engineering, with demonstrated ownership of architecture decisions and platform-level systems others build on top of
- Deep expertise building and maintaining complex automations with n8n, Airflow, Temporal, Jira Automation, or Workato, plus strong Git-based development workflows (branching, CI/CD, code review)
- Working knowledge of Okta, Slack API, and Google Workspace administration sufficient to design secure, scalable automation architecture
- Proven ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments, translating loosely scoped problems into production-ready technical specs and clear architecture decision records
- Experience mentoring peers and writing technical design documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).
- Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
- Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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About the company
Coinbase
Large Enterprise
Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform that enables users to buy, sell, and manage digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. Founded in 2012, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and has grown to serve millions of users globally, providing a secure and user-friendly experience for both novice and experienced traders. Coinbase aims to create an open financial system for the world, advocating for the adoption of digital currencies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards in various markets. Through its innovative products and services, Coinbase seeks to empower individuals and institutions to transact in cryptocurrencies with confidence.