Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Foundations, Reporting & Monetization)

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend for the Institutional - Foundations, Reporting & Monetization team at Coinbase, you will be at the forefront of building the critical backend systems that underpin the global cryptoeconomy. Your role will be instrumental in transforming every transaction and event within Coinbase Prime into reliable, audit-ready records. These records are the bedrock for essential functions such as client reporting, billing, tax outputs, and statements, serving the world's largest institutional crypto clients.
• • You will be responsible for designing, developing, and scaling high-volume, event-driven pipelines and robust services that are fundamental to the entire institutional platform. This is a unique opportunity to work on systems that directly influence how Coinbase generates revenue and maintains the trust of its most strategic customers in the rapidly evolving digital asset space.
• • Your primary technical focus will be on building new services using Golang, a language renowned for its efficiency and suitability for concurrent systems. You will architect and implement scalable solutions that address novel challenges, leveraging modern cloud technologies and adhering to industry best practices to ensure performance, reliability, and security.
• • A key aspect of this senior role involves articulating and driving a long-term technical vision. This includes not only maintaining and scaling existing backend systems but also fostering the growth and development of the engineering teams responsible for them. You will be expected to mentor and guide other engineers, promoting a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• • Collaboration will be central to your success. You will work closely with a cross-functional team comprising engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership. Together, you will translate the company's product and technical vision into a tangible, actionable roadmap each quarter, ensuring alignment and efficient execution.
• • A core responsibility is writing high-quality, well-tested code. This commitment to code quality ensures that the systems you build meet the demanding needs of our institutional clients and uphold Coinbase's reputation for reliability and security.
• • You will contribute to the foundational infrastructure that enables institutions to trade, custody, and participate in the global cryptoeconomy. This includes developing platforms for staking, governance, and Web3 interactions, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital finance.
• • The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, encouraging you to run towards the company's hardest challenges rather than away from them. This mindset is crucial in a fast-paced environment where innovation and resilience are paramount.
• • You will play a vital role in making crypto more than just a whitepaper, actively contributing to the infrastructure that brings the future of finance to life. This involves building cutting-edge platforms that empower major financial players to move money forward with confidence and efficiency.
• • The Reporting and Monetization team operates at the intersection of finance and technology, requiring a deep understanding of both. You will be involved in developing systems that handle complex financial data, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and scalability.
• • You will have the opportunity to shape the future of institutional crypto services, contributing to industry-first innovations and scaling secure infrastructure for a wide array of digital assets.
• • Your work will directly impact the user experience for institutional clients, ensuring they have seamless access to the tools and data they need to navigate the digital asset markets effectively.
• • This position offers a unique chance to be part of a mission-driven company that is building the emerging onchain platform and shaping the future global financial system.
• • You will be expected to contribute to a culture of continuous learning and feedback, actively seeking opportunities to level up your skills and those of your colleagues.
• • The role requires a strong understanding of service-oriented architecture and the ability to compose complex systems from smaller, independent services.
• • You will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability and auditability of financial data, a critical component for institutional adoption of cryptocurrency.
• • This is an opportunity to work with high-caliber colleagues in an intense, yet rewarding, work environment that fosters innovation and excellence.