Senior Software Engineer, Coinbase

• You have 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with expertise in Golang, GraphQL, REST APIs, Kubernetes, AWS, and blockchain protocols (e.g., EVM, Solana, UTXO)
• You write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code, and have a proven track record of building resilient, scalable, and secure microservices
• You have experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence within a team
• You thrive on solving ambiguous, large-scale, and highly complex problems, and you show a bias for action to deliver impactful solutions
• You have hands-on experience with blockchain network integrations, cryptographic systems (e.g., MPC), and secure key management
• You are passionate about understanding customer needs and building solutions that enable institutions to securely operate onchain
• You excel at working cross-functionally with product, security, and infrastructure teams.
• You are excited about contributing to Coinbase’s mission of creating an open financial system and driving institutional onchain adoption

Desirable

• The Prime Onchain Wallet team is seeking experienced backend engineers to join the team and help build the next generation of institutional onchain products and features
• You will tackle unique, large-scale, and highly complex technical challenges at the intersection of blockchain technology and institutional finance
• This includes designing and operating real-time, secure, and scalable systems that enable institutions to seamlessly interact with blockchain networks while adhering to the highest standards of security and compliance
• Design and deliver high-impact initiatives, including accelerated network onboarding, reliable high-success-rate transaction processing, and the implementation of advanced policy controls for institutional clients
• Define and execute the team’s technical roadmap, aligning with multi-quarter goals and organizational priorities
• Solve ambiguous, high-impact challenges by deeply understanding customer needs and delivering secure, scalable solutions
• Uphold high-quality engineering practices through rigorous code reviews, testing, and addressing technical debt
• Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability and scalability of backend systems
• Guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and elevating the team’s technical capabilities
• Identify opportunities for innovation, propose solutions, and adopt cutting-edge technologies like MPC and cryptographic protocols
• Partner with Blockchain, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver seamless integrations and align on dependencies