Backend Software Engineer - Foundations and Transfers ...

Are you ready to realize your full potential? At Coinbase, we are dedicated to enhancing economic freedom worldwide. This is a unique opportunity to help build an innovative onchain platform and reshape the future of finance. We are seeking a driven individual who understands the transformative impact of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. If you want to make a substantial difference, thrive under pressure, and value ongoing feedback for improvement, we invite you to tackle some of the most complex challenges we face. Our dynamic work environment may not suit everyone, but if you're eager to collaborate with exceptional colleagues and rise to high expectations, you will thrive here. While many roles at Coinbase support remote work, this position may require in-person participation at various times throughout the year. Our team organizes several offsite events annually to foster collaboration and connection, with full support for participation. Coinbase Institutional - Turning Ideas into Reality Our team is focused on transforming crypto concepts into tangible solutions. At Coinbase Institutional, we develop cutting-edge platforms that enable leading financial institutions to trade, custody, and engage in the global cryptoeconomy. By launching industry-first initiatives and creating secure infrastructure for a variety of digital assets, we offer reliable access to staking, governance, and web3 solutions. Whether through prime brokerage or international trading, we are committed to building scalable technology and seamless user experiences that drive financial progress for major players worldwide. Join us to build the future's infrastructure. As a Software Engineer on the Foundations, Settlements, and Transfers Team, you will contribute to shaping Coinbase's financial infrastructure, ensuring the secure and efficient transfer of funds. This team oversees transactions involving fiat, cryptocurrency, and internal ledgers, handling client assets directly. You will help guide technical direction and mentor junior engineers while playing a crucial role in the development and enhancement of our financial systems. Your responsibilities will include: Designing and implementing innovative financial products and features. Creating new tools, frameworks, and APIs for reporting and monitoring. Collaborating with engineers, product managers, and leadership to translate our vision into quarterly deliverables. Improving developer efficiency and promoting engineering excellence. Providing support to operations and fellow engineering teams. What we are looking for in you: You have a minimum of 2 years of software engineering experience. You have successfully designed, built, and maintained production services and have a solid understanding of service-oriented architectures. You are committed to writing high-quality, well-tested code that addresses customer needs. You are passionate about creating an open financial system that connects the world. Preferred qualifications: Experience with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Sinatra, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or Redshift. A background in developing financial systems with a focus on reliability and security. Familiarity with blockchain technologies (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.). Job #: P75989 Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your location, the target annual base salary for this position ranges from $152,405 to $179,300 USD. Full-time offers also include eligibility for bonuses, equity, and benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). Each candidate may apply for a maximum of four roles within any 30-day period. We encourage you to assess how your qualifications and interests align with open positions at Coinbase before applying. Equal Opportunity Commitment: Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable laws. For US candidates, please review the Employee Rights and Know Your Rights notices available on our website. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Applicable applicants, in compliance with GDPR and CCPA, can find our full notice detailing data processing methods on our website. By applying, you consent to the use and processing of your data as specified. AI Disclosure For select roles, Coinbase is piloting AI tools for initial screening interviews based on machine learning technology. This tool supports realistic interview scenarios, and responses will be reviewed by a human recruiter for assessment. Additionally, Coinbase is testing AI for summarizing interview feedback to allow interviewers to concentrate on the candidate. Please note, these pilots are for evaluation purposes only, and Coinbase will not utilize AI for employment-related decisions. If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact us directly.

Created: 2026-03-12