Coinbase · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (AI Platform - AI Acceleration)
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 to drive AI adoption across the organization. The role involves partnering with teams to identify opportunities for AI automation, developing prototypes, and ensuring the scalability and security of AI solutions.
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Responsibilities
Partner with teams across the organization to deeply understand workflows, identify pain points, and uncover high-leverage opportunities for AI automation and efficiency gains. Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI use cases
Apply advanced GenAI techniques, including large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI, to rapidly design, build, and iterate on functional prototypes (e.g., AI agents, custom copilots, intelligent workflows) that address business needs. Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python and Golang to support these solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve prototypes into scalable, secure, production-grade AI solutions aligned with long-term organizational goals
Provide guidance on AI capabilities, responsible AI usage, prompt engineering best practices, and strategic integration of AI into daily operations. Mentor team members on design principles, coding standards, and AI productivity tools adoption
Pilot new AI solutions with functional teams, gather feedback, iterate on prototypes, and support adoption to ensure demonstrable value and smooth transitions
Partner with central AI Platform and DevX teams to leverage existing infrastructure, contribute to shared knowledge bases, and ensure scalability and security of solutions
Work with Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure all AI solutions adhere to strict security, privacy, and ethical guidelines, especially for sensitive data and high-risk workflows
Define success metrics, track ROI, and effectively communicate the value delivered by AI initiatives to stakeholders
Continuously research and experiment with emerging AI models, tools, and industry best practices to bring cutting-edge solutions to Coinbase
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 6 months focused on applied AI, Generative AI, or intelligent automation
Proven expertise in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, with a strong understanding of microservices architecture
Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code that meets customer needs
Strong technical skills in system design, coding, and debugging complex technical issues to enhance system reliability and scalability
Understanding of LLM capabilities, limitations, and architectures (e.g., RAG, agents, fine-tuning concepts)
Hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms (e.g., enterprise LLMs like Gemini/Claude, no-code/low-code automation platforms, agent frameworks LangChain/LangGraph, Python)
Highly analytical and structured problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
Ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
Experience working cross-functionally with other engineering and/or non-engineering teams
Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations related to AI
Preferred
Prior experience building or implementing AI agents or advanced workflow automation solutions
Prior experience building production ML/AI systems
Prior crypto or fintech domain experience
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 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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