Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Tokenization)

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Coinbase Institutional, you will be at the forefront of building the future of the global financial system by developing cutting-edge platforms that empower the world's largest financial institutions to engage with the cryptoeconomy.
• • You will play a pivotal role in transforming abstract concepts into tangible, real-world applications, moving beyond whitepapers to make crypto a functional and integrated part of institutional finance.
• • Your primary responsibility will be to build new, critical services using Golang, ensuring they meet demanding product and business requirements.
• • You will be tasked with designing and implementing highly scalable systems capable of solving novel and complex problems, leveraging modern cloud technologies and adhering to industry best practices.
• • A key aspect of this role involves articulating and driving a long-term vision for the maintenance and scaling of our backend systems, as well as guiding the teams responsible for their operation.
• • You will collaborate closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, including fellow engineers, product managers, designers, and senior leadership, to translate our ambitious product and technical vision into a concrete, actionable roadmap each quarter.
• • A significant part of your contribution will be writing high-quality, well-tested code, ensuring reliability and performance to meet the needs of our sophisticated customer base.
• • You will contribute to the development of platforms that enable thousands of the world's largest financial institutions to trade, custody, and participate in the global cryptoeconomy.
• • This includes working on industry "firsts" and scaling secure infrastructure to support hundreds of digital assets, providing trusted gateways for staking, governance, and Web3 interactions.
• • You will be instrumental in building the scalable technology and seamless user interfaces that allow major global players to advance financial transactions.
• • The role demands a proactive approach to problem-solving, encouraging you to run towards the company's hardest challenges rather than away from them.
• • You will be expected to actively seek feedback and continuously level up your skills and contributions within a high-caliber team environment.
• • The work culture at Coinbase is described as intense, pushing individuals beyond their perceived capabilities, and is suited for those who thrive under pressure and seek to make a significant impact.
• • While the role is remote-first within the USA, it requires in-person participation for team and company-wide offsites held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.
• • You will be contributing to the "Institutional - Tokenization" domain, indicating a focus on the infrastructure and services that underpin the tokenization of assets and financial instruments within the blockchain ecosystem.
• • This involves understanding and implementing solutions related to digital asset management, smart contracts, and the secure transfer of value on-chain.
• • Your work will directly impact the adoption and usability of blockchain technology for major financial players, solidifying Coinbase's position as a leader in institutional crypto services.
• • You will be expected to champion engineering excellence, promoting best practices in code quality, testing, and system design.
• • The opportunity exists to mentor junior engineers and contribute to the technical growth of the team.
• • You will be involved in architectural discussions, helping to shape the future direction of our backend infrastructure.
• • This role offers a unique chance to work at the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology, contributing to a mission-driven company aiming to increase economic freedom globally.