51 applicants

Company

Coinbase · 18 hours ago

Software Engineer, Backend (CDP API)

San Francisco, CA

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$147K/yr - $174K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for the Platform APIs using Go and Python

Define and maintain clean and conformant HTTP REST API definitions using OpenAPI specifications

Develop, and maintain ergonomic, open-source SDKs to interact with the Platform APIs using Ruby, Typescript, Go, Python, and Java

Author, publish, and maintain clear and concise documentation, including quickstart and how-to guides, to increase adoption of the Platform APIs and SDKs

Develop secure and scalable key management systems, packaged as Docker images, to enable crypto wallet functionality across a range of custodial configurations (e.g. self-custodial MPC)

Work closely with many different teams at Coinbase to externalize their backend services through the Platform APIs, ensuring consistency of concepts, style, and design

Interface directly with customers to collect their feedback and iteratively improve the Platform APIs and SDKs

Build compelling sample applications end-to-end using the Platform APIs and SDKs to demonstrate their value and pressure-test the developer experience

Troubleshoot and debug complex fullstack issues, ensuring stability, reliability, and security

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards

Qualification

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GoPythonJavaScriptRESTful API designAPI developmentSDK developmentCryptographyBlockchain protocolsKey managementSecurity best practicesRubyTypeScriptJavaOpenAPI specificationsAWSKubernetes

Required

3+ years of experience in both backend and frontend software development

Mastery of Go or JavaScript or Python

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for clear, comprehensive developer documentation

Strong understanding of crypto wallets, including key management, cryptography, and blockchain protocols (e.g. EVM)

Proven track record of developing, and shipping high-quality, ergonomic client-side libraries and SDKs

Solid knowledge of RESTful API design principles and experience with API development and integration

Familiarity with AWS and containerization technologies like Kubernetes

Understanding of security best practices and experience with implementing secure coding practices for financial systems

Benefits

Target bonus

Target equity

Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))

Company

Coinbase

Glassdoor

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Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.

Founded in 2012

San Francisco, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.coinbase.com/

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