Senior Backend Software Engineer, Coinbase

• 6+ years of experience in software development with a strong focus on backend development working closely with frontend engineers; crypto experience is a plus
• Strong experience in building scalable and secure software and SDKs
• Proficiency with Golang, Typescript, and Python
• Knowledge of Web3 technologies, stablecoins, smart contracts, and wallets

Desirable

• At Coinbase, we are building the future of internet-native payments
• The x402 protocol is at the core of this mission, an open, internet-scale standard designed to make global payments as seamless as sending an email
• As part of the Coinbase x402 team, you’ll help define and evolve this protocol alongside the broader open-source community, while also building the developer tools, SDKs, and payment infrastructure that bring x402 to life
• This is a high-impact role at the intersection of crypto, payments, agentic commerce, and open standards, shaping how money moves on the internet for the next decade
• Defining the x402 protocol standard for the internet-native payment protocol
• Building and maintaining x402 related products such as the x402 SDK, Payment MCP, Payment Facilitators, and onchain payment protocols
• Collaborating with open-source contributors to evolve the standard through GitHub discussions, issues, and PR reviews

• Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying