Software Engineer (Institutional - Tokenization)

📋 Description

• • Join Coinbase Institutional, a division dedicated to building cutting-edge platforms that empower the world's largest financial institutions to engage with the global cryptoeconomy. We are at the forefront of innovation, making crypto real by providing trusted gateways for trading, custody, staking, governance, and Web3 participation.
• • As a Software Engineer on the Institutional team, you will play a pivotal role in developing and scaling the infrastructure that underpins the future of finance. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-impact projects that are shaping the digital asset landscape.
• • You will be responsible for building new services using Golang, designed to meet critical product and business needs. This involves architecting and implementing robust, scalable systems that can handle the demands of institutional clients.
• • The role requires a deep understanding of modern cloud technologies and industry best practices to design and implement solutions that are both innovative and reliable.
• • You will contribute to defining and articulating a long-term vision for maintaining and scaling our backend systems, ensuring their performance, security, and extensibility as the company grows.
• • Collaboration is key. You will work closely with a talented team of engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to translate our product and technical vision into a tangible, actionable roadmap each quarter.
• • A core responsibility is writing high-quality, well-tested code. This ensures the reliability and efficiency of the services you build, directly impacting the experience of our customers and the stability of our platform.
• • You will be instrumental in tackling some of the company's hardest problems, requiring a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
• • The role is remote-first within the USA, but requires in-person participation throughout the year for team and company-wide offsites to foster collaboration and alignment.
• • Contribute to the mission of increasing economic freedom in the world by building the infrastructure for what's next in the financial system.
• • Design and implement microservices that are scalable, resilient, and performant, adhering to best practices in software development.
• • Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to peers and ensuring adherence to coding standards and architectural guidelines.
• • Troubleshoot and debug complex issues in production environments, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• • Stay abreast of the latest advancements in blockchain technology, financial systems, and software engineering practices to drive innovation within the team.
• • Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes, tools, and methodologies.
• • You will be part of a high-caliber team that thrives on tackling challenging problems and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the crypto space.
• • The work environment is intense and demanding, but incredibly rewarding for those who are passionate about building the future of finance and excel in their disciplines.
• • You will have the opportunity to leave your mark on a rapidly evolving industry and contribute to a company that is a leader in the digital asset space.
• • This role offers the chance to work with a diverse range of technologies and to solve novel problems with significant real-world impact.
• • You will be empowered to take ownership of your work, from design and implementation to deployment and maintenance.
• • The focus is on building for scale and reliability, essential for serving institutional clients in the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency.
• • You will help shape the technical direction of key institutional products and services.
• • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of new features and services.
• • Drive technical excellence and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the engineering team.
• • Your contributions will directly support Coinbase's mission to build the onchain platform and the future global financial system.