Coinbase · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Prime Onchain Wallet)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$186K/yr - $219K/yr
5+ years expCoinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom in the world, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their Prime Onchain Wallet team. The role involves designing and delivering high-impact initiatives, solving complex technical challenges at the intersection of blockchain technology and institutional finance, and guiding junior engineers in a fast-paced environment.
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Responsibilities
Design and deliver high-impact initiatives, including accelerated network onboarding, reliable high-success-rate transaction processing, and the implementation of advanced policy controls for institutional clients
Define and execute the team’s technical roadmap, aligning with multi-quarter goals and organizational priorities
Solve ambiguous, high-impact challenges by deeply understanding customer needs and delivering secure, scalable solutions
Uphold high-quality engineering practices through rigorous code reviews, testing, and addressing technical debt
Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability and scalability of backend systems
Guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and elevating the team’s technical capabilities
Identify opportunities for innovation, propose solutions, and adopt cutting-edge technologies like MPC and cryptographic protocols
Partner with Blockchain, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver seamless integrations and align on dependencies
Qualification
Required
You have 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with expertise in Golang, GraphQL, REST APIs, Kubernetes, AWS, and blockchain protocols (e.g., EVM, Solana, UTXO)
You write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code, and have a proven track record of building resilient, scalable, and secure microservices
You have experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence within a team
You thrive on solving ambiguous, large-scale, and highly complex problems, and you show a bias for action to deliver impactful solutions
You have hands-on experience with blockchain network integrations, cryptographic systems (e.g., MPC), and secure key management
You are passionate about understanding customer needs and building solutions that enable institutions to securely operate onchain
You excel at working cross-functionally with product, security, and infrastructure teams
You are excited about contributing to Coinbase's mission of creating an open financial system and driving institutional onchain adoption
Preferred
While primarily a backend role, experience with full-stack development, including front-end frameworks, is a plus
You are passionate about blockchain technology and have hands-on experience using or building crypto exchange applications, dApps, or Web3 tools
Familiarity with advanced cryptographic techniques, such as zero-knowledge proofs or secure multi-party computation (MPC), is a strong plus
Understanding of SOC1/SOC2 standards or experience working in regulated environments is beneficial
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Company
Coinbase
Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.46BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementDFJ GrowthTiger Global Management
2025-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $4.2M
2025-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $8M
Leadership Team
Brian Armstrong
CEO & Co-Founder
Alesia Haas
Chief Financial Officer
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