Coinbase·Software Engineer

Coinbase Software Engineer interview experience

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New York, NYPosted Feb 2026 · Candidate report, summarized by Dataford

My process combined a recruiter-led screening with assessments and then multiple peer coding rounds focused more on data structures and design than pure LeetCode, and it felt average.

Initial assessment after recruiter call — Non-CS questions testing analytical skills.
Basic coding assessment (DS-focused) — A 90-minute DS-oriented assessment (less about micro-optimization and more about finishing on time).
Peer coding round 1 — I started from a problem and built features.
Peer coding round 2 — Another peer coding session continuing the feature-building style.
Behavioral interview — Standard behavioral questions. Outcome: I wasn’t offered the role; the format was practical and structured, even though there was no system-design step for my

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