Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Platform (Core Automation)

📋 Description

• • As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend on the Core Automation team at Coinbase, you will be at the forefront of building the future of the global financial system, leveraging cutting-edge AI and automation technologies.
• • Your primary mission will be to design and implement Agentic AI systems that will revolutionize Coinbase's customer support experience and compliance processes, ensuring seamless, delightful interactions for our users and robust adherence to regulations.
• • You will play a pivotal role in architecting and developing a foundational platform, including essential primitives, an orchestration layer, and sophisticated tools, enabling other domains within Coinbase to rapidly adopt and leverage Agentic AI for automating their unique processes.
• • This is a "day one" opportunity to shape the strategy and execution path of Coinbase Platform, driving innovation and efficiency across the organization.
• • You will collaborate closely with stakeholders across numerous departments, including product development teams and those responsible for financial operations, to ensure alignment and successful integration of automation solutions.
• • Your responsibilities will extend to managing individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables with a high degree of technical expertise, ensuring projects are completed on time and to the highest standard.
• • You will be expected to mentor and train other team members, sharing your deep knowledge of design techniques and coding standards to foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence.
• • A core part of your role will involve writing high-quality, well-tested code that directly addresses the needs of our customers and supports the company's ambitious goals.
• • The Core Automation team envisions a future where AI-powered operations lead to unparalleled customer experiences and maximum shareholder value. Your work will directly contribute to this vision by automating key areas like customer support and compliance.
• • This role is not just about driving efficiencies through automation of manual processes; it's about fundamentally reimagining what processes and systems must look like in a fully AI-driven automated world.
• • You will be instrumental in bringing this forward-thinking vision to reality, working cross-functionally to deliver exceptional customer experiences, enhance our compliance posture, and generate significant shareholder value.
• • The role demands a relentless drive to set and achieve ambitious goals, embracing the pressure and privilege of working with high-caliber colleagues.
• • You will be expected to run towards, not away from, solving the company's hardest problems, demonstrating a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• • This position offers the unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a company that is building the emerging onchain platform and shaping the future of finance.
• • You will contribute to a culture that is intense, collaborative, and focused on pushing boundaries to achieve mission-critical objectives.
• • The role requires a deep understanding of building distributed systems capable of processing massive scale data and transactions, ensuring reliability and performance under demanding conditions.
• • You will be a key contributor in defining and implementing best practices for AI system development, including considerations for grounding LLMs to specific data corpora and mitigating hallucinations.
• • Your technical leadership will be crucial in navigating complex technical challenges and guiding the team towards innovative solutions.
• • The work involves a blend of strategic thinking, architectural design, hands-on coding, and cross-functional collaboration, making it a dynamic and rewarding role for a seasoned engineer.
• • You will be part of a team that is passionate about increasing economic freedom in the world through the power of crypto and blockchain technology.
• • This is an opportunity to leave your mark on a rapidly evolving industry and contribute to a mission that has the potential to transform the global financial system.