Staff Software Engineer - Platform Foundations at Coinbase

About the Role

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. As a Staff Software Engineer (Platform - Product Foundations) remote, you will play a crucial role in building the emerging onchain platform and shaping the future global financial system. This position demands the best of us, every day, as we strive to achieve our ambitious goals.

What You'll Do

• Architect and build foundational backend systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Drive strategic technical direction for complex, cross-team initiatives.
• Establish and evolve platform best practices, frameworks, and architectural standards within the team.
• Provide deep technical mentorship, guide design decisions, and raise the bar for engineering quality.
• Collaborate with product, finance, and engineering leadership to shape the team's technical roadmap.
• Drive system improvements by embedding AI into engineering and operational practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production.
• Deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architecture.
• Proven track record designing highly available, high-performance systems.
• Ability to anticipate scaling bottlenecks and take proactive measures.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical initiatives and mentoring engineers.
• Ability to distill complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions.

Nice to Have

• Experience with financial data, accounting systems, or high-precision transaction processing.
• Experience in the Auth domain.
• Familiarity with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB.
• Experience in a rapidly growing company (from startup to mid-size).

What We Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $218,025 to $256,500 annually.
• Equity and bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Flexible work arrangements with hybrid participation.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A chance to work with high-caliber colleagues in an intense yet rewarding environment.

Join us as a Staff Software Engineer remote and help us build the future of finance. If you are passionate about our mission and ready to tackle complex challenges, apply now!