Senior Backend Software Engineer, Coinbase

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Proven experience building and operating large-scale backend systems, ideally in fintech, payments, or crypto
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Go, Java, or similar) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and system design
• Experience working with crypto or blockchain technologies is a strong plus—but not required
• A product-minded approach to engineering—you care about the “why” behind what you build
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects end-to-end as a DRI
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams
• Enthusiasm for building foundational technology in a fast-moving, high-impact space

Desirable

• As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and scale systems that power deposits, withdrawals, and third-party payments across Coinbase products like Retail, Exchange, Prime, and Custody
• You’ll lead high-impact projects, integrate new blockchains, and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring stablecoin utility to businesses of all sizes
• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and infrastructure that power stablecoin pay-ins, payouts, deposits, and withdrawals
• Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for key projects, driving them from design to production with high accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, design, infrastructure, and compliance—to deliver robust and scalable solutions
• Work closely with teams across Coinbase (e.g., CDP Payments API, Onramp APIs, CoinBiz) to integrate stablecoin functionality into core products
• Help build internal and external APIs that make it easy for businesses and partners to leverage stablecoin-powered money movement
• Identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability challenges across systems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture
• Stay up to date on the evolving crypto ecosystem, identifying opportunities to improve utility, adoption, and innovation in stablecoin infrastructure

• 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