Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform

Senior Software Engineer at Coinbase

At Coinbase, our mission is to expand economic freedom worldwide. We aim to build a revolutionary on-chain platform and shape the future financial system, demanding the best from our team daily.

We’re looking for a candidate who is passionate about crypto, driven to make an impact, embraces challenges, and seeks constant growth. Our intense work environment isn’t for everyone, but if you thrive on collaboration with high-performing colleagues, this is the place for you.

Role Overview: As a Senior Software Engineer, you’ll develop innovative crypto-driven products and solve complex technical problems at scale, making cryptocurrency accessible globally. This role involves building real-time applications with high frequency, low latency, and secure cloud-based infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop critical services using Golang.
• Design scalable systems using modern cloud tech and best practices.
• Shape and execute a roadmap to realize our product and technical vision.
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and ensure ease of deployment, operation, and debugging.
• Review cross-functional feature designs, upholding security, scalability, and clarity.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years in software engineering with experience in production services and service-oriented architecture.
• Strong coding skills with a focus on system design and customer needs.
• Clear communication and a commitment to open, transparent culture.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in fast-growing companies, A/B testing, or blockchain tech.
• Familiarity with Golang, Docker, Rails, and databases like Postgres or MongoDB.

Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.