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Backend Software Engineer

at Coinbase

Desired Skills

About Job

Architect and develop the payments platform capable of processing billions of dollars across the globe with high reliability and security Define the technical structure and work closely with management and stakeholders to establish strategic roadmaps for payments infrastructure Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals Mentor and train team members on best practices in system design, coding standards, and engineering processes Write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs and ensure platform stability Engage in hands-on coding, contributing directly to core components of the payments system Plan and implement multi-year strategies for payments engineering, collaborating with technical leadership Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and product managers to turn strategic visions into tangible quarterly roadmaps Participate actively in team meetings, fostering an inclusive environment and positive energy Engage with upstream teams to enforce SLAs around data availability, quality, and system performance

Requirements

8+ years of professional experience in software engineering
Proven experience in building large distributed systems
Strong expertise in designing and implementing scalable and fault-tolerant APIs
Experience mentoring and upskilling junior engineers
Deep understanding of software engineering best practices and high-quality code standards
Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Docker, Kafka, and Snowflake (preferred)
Experience in financial services or payment processing domains (preferred)
Crypto-forward experience, including interacting with blockchain onchain activities like Ethereum addresses, ENS, dApps (preferred)
Proficiency in programming languages such as Golang, and familiarity with gRPC
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive attitude toward problem-solving

Additional Instructions

Architect and develop the payments platform capable of processing billions of dollars across the globe with high reliability and security
Define the technical structure and work closely with management and stakeholders to establish strategic roadmaps for payments infrastructure
Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with organizational goals
Mentor and train team members on best practices in system design, coding standards, and engineering processes
Write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs and ensure platform stability
Engage in hands-on coding, contributing directly to core components of the payments system
Plan and implement multi-year strategies for payments engineering, collaborating with technical leadership
Coordinate with cross-functional teams including engineers, designers, and product managers to turn strategic visions into tangible quarterly roadmaps
Participate actively in team meetings, fostering an inclusive environment and positive energy
Engage with upstream teams to enforce SLAs around data availability, quality, and system performance

Perks and Benefits

Competitive salary within the range of $218,025—$256,500 USD, commensurate with experience
Bonus and equity eligibility as part of full compensation package
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Paid time off and flexible work arrangements
Opportunities for professional growth and development within a pioneering fintech environment
Participation in a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven team
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Coinbase

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Details

Salary
$237,262.50
Job Type
Remote
Preferred location
USA
Apply Before
Jan 19, 2026
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