Staff Software Engineer - Backend Platform

Coinbase

United States

United States

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Are you ready to take on a challenge that pushes your limits? At Coinbase, our mission is clear: to enhance economic freedom worldwide. This ambitious goal demands our best efforts every single day as we develop our cutting-edge onchain platform, shaping the global financial landscape. To fulfill this mission, we are looking for a dedicated candidate who shares our passion for crypto and blockchain technology. We seek someone eager to make a difference in the world, someone who thrives under pressure and embraces the chance to collaborate with exceptional colleagues. If you are someone who actively seeks feedback and looks forward to tackling our most challenging problems, we want to hear from you! Our work culture is intense and may not be for everyone. However, if you are determined to build the future alongside top-tier professionals who expect the same commitment from you, there's no better place than Coinbase. While many positions at Coinbase allow for remote work, we are not entirely remote. Onsite participation is expected throughout the year, with team and company-wide gatherings multiple times a year to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Participation is encouraged and fully supported. Ledger is one of our core services, responsible for processing transactions and securely managing user funds. As a critical component of Coinbase, Ledger handles billions in transactions and safeguards the assets of millions. As we continue to grow, the complexity of our operations has far exceeded our initial designs for Ledger and fund management systems. This presents a unique and exciting opportunity to rearchitect foundational infrastructure that will guide Coinbase's success into the next decade. We are looking for a technical leader to oversee the architectural direction of Ledger, drive platform enhancements, and lead cross-functional initiatives with significant impact. You will be responsible for making vital technical decisions, elevating engineering quality, and shaping how we create robust, scalable systems capable of processing billions of transactions. Your Responsibilities: Design and develop foundational backend systems prioritizing performance, scalability, and reliability.
Guide strategic technical direction for intricate, cross-team projects.
Establish and refine platform best practices, frameworks, and architectural standards within the team.
Provide deep technical mentorship, influence design decisions, and raise the engineering quality bar.
Collaborate with product, finance, and engineering leaders to shape the team's technical roadmap.
Drive system enhancements by integrating AI into engineering and operational practices.
What We Seek in You: 8+ years of experience building and managing large-scale distributed systems in production.
Deep expertise in backend programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architectures.
Demonstrated history of designing high-availability, high-performance systems.
Ability to predict scaling challenges and implement proactive solutions.
Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and mentoring fellow engineers.
Skill at translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable plans.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in designing and managing ledgering or trading systems at scale.
Familiarity with financial data, accounting systems, or high-precision transaction processing.
Proficiency with Go, Kubernetes, Postgres, or comparable technologies.
You have experienced rapid growth within your company, transitioning from startup to mid-size.
Job #: P75265 Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending on your location, the target annual base salary for this position ranges from $218,025 to $256,500 USD. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, along with benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with our roles before applying, as each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. Commitment to Equal Opportunity:
Coinbase celebrates diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase also strives to accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the employment process, please contact us to inform us of your needs. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants:
Depending on your location, the management of job applicant data may be regulated under laws such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). Our full notice explaining how we manage applicant data is available upon request. By applying, you consent to our processing of your data as required. AI Disclosure:
For certain roles, Coinbase is testing an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews with applicants. A human recruiter will assess your responses based on the qualifications outlined here. To request an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us.

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