Senior Backend Software Engineer - Platform (FinHub - ...

Are you ready to elevate your career and tackle challenges that stretch your capabilities? At Coinbase, we are on a mission to enhance economic freedom globally. This immense and ambitious goal demands our best efforts every day as we build the next generation on-chain platform, paving the way for the future of finance. We are looking for a passionate candidate who shares our vision of crypto and blockchain technology's transformative power in modernizing the financial landscape. If you thrive on leaving a significant impact, handle pressure with grace, collaborate with top-tier colleagues, and are open to constructive feedback for continuous improvement, you could be an ideal fit. Here, we welcome those who eagerly confront and solve the toughest challenges our company faces. Our dynamic work culture may not suit everyone, but if you are driven to help forge the future alongside others dedicated to excellence, you'll find no better place. While many roles at Coinbase embrace a remote-first approach, in-person attendance is necessary periodically throughout the year, with team and company-wide offsites scheduled multiple times to nurture collaboration and alignment. The Transfers Team serves as the critical hub for managing both crypto and fiat movements at Coinbase, enabling one of the most scalable and distributed financial ecosystems available. We thrive in an autonomous environment filled with talented individuals working on high-impact projects. Key Responsibilities: Develop scalable systems and components, making informed trade-offs for stability and long-term maintainability. Design, implement, test, and deploy product-facing features that meet high standards for correctness and scalability. Collaborate with frontend and data teams to optimize our REST APIs, serving millions of customers. Guide junior developers on the team and lead complex projects effectively. What We Seek in You: Over 5 years of software development experience, particularly with large-scale distributed systems. Proficient in writing highly concurrent systems with a solid understanding of REST API design. Track record of contributing to significant projects with long-lasting impacts on a system or team. Strong technical acumen paired with excellent judgment in task prioritization. Proficient in solving complex engineering challenges to achieve team objectives. Experience mentoring junior developers and providing technical leadership on new initiatives and improvements. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a company that has rapidly evolved from startup to mid-size. Familiarity with growth experiments or A/B testing frameworks. Knowledge of Blockchain technology (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum). Experience in transitioning a large monolith into microservices. Proficiency in technologies such as Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or DynamoDB. History of building financial, highly reliable, or secure systems. Crypto-oriented experience, including knowledge of on-chain activities, Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain services. Job #: P76152 Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this role ranges from $186,065 to $218,900 USD, depending on your work location. Total compensation may also include equity, bonuses, and benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). Please note: each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to thoughtfully assess how your skills align with Coinbase's roles prior to applying. Equal Opportunity Commitment: Coinbase proudly upholds Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected basis. To inquire about reasonable accommodations due to disability, please reach out to . Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: Depending on your location, the GDPR and CCPA may dictate how we manage applicant data. By applying, you agree to our data processing practices. AI Disclosure: For select positions, Coinbase is testing AI tools for preliminary screening interviews and interview note transcription. This is to enhance the interview experience. Decisions regarding employment will not be made by AI.

Created: 2026-03-10