Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have tackled complex challenges in the blockchain space. You have a deep understanding of Java and are familiar with REST API design principles, ensuring that your services are robust and scalable.

You are passionate about the mission of increasing economic freedom and believe in the transformative power of crypto technology. You thrive in high-pressure environments and actively seek feedback to continuously improve your skills and contributions. Your collaborative spirit allows you to work effectively with high-caliber colleagues, driving innovative solutions together.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Coinbase, you will be instrumental in building and enhancing our onchain platform, which serves thousands of financial institutions. You will design and implement backend services that are secure, efficient, and capable of handling high transaction volumes. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers and frontend engineers to ensure seamless integration and user experience.

You will also be responsible for optimizing existing systems and troubleshooting issues as they arise, ensuring that our platform remains reliable and performant. Participation in team-wide offsites and collaboration sessions will be essential to foster alignment and connection within the team. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers, sharing your expertise and helping them grow in their careers.

What we offer

At Coinbase, we provide a dynamic work environment where innovation is encouraged. You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge technology that is shaping the future of finance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. Join us in making crypto a reality for institutions worldwide.