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CoinbaseSenior Software Engineer (Institutional, Settlements & Transfers)
Coinbase is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Foundations, Settlements and Transfers team within its Institutional group. In this remote position, the engineer will manage…
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Coinbase is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Foundations, Settlements and Transfers team within its Institutional group. In this remote position, the engineer will manage the backend systems responsible for executing secure fund movements across fiat, cryptocurrency, and internal ledgers for institutional clients. The role centers on transaction processing, settlements, and asset transfer infrastructure that supports the wider institutional platform. This opportunity is suited for technical professionals who want…
Job Description
Coinbase is hiring a Senior Software Engineer for the Foundations, Settlements and Transfers team within its Institutional group. In this remote position, the engineer will manage the backend systems responsible for executing secure fund movements across fiat, cryptocurrency, and internal ledgers for institutional clients. The role centers on transaction processing, settlements, and asset transfer infrastructure that supports the wider institutional platform.
This opportunity is suited for technical professionals who want to shape large-scale financial architecture and guide product roadmaps alongside cross-functional partners. Coinbase operates on a remote-first model, which involves periodic in-person working sessions known as surges, alongside regular remote duties. The organization is committed to increasing economic freedom and expects high technical standards and performance from its staff.
Key responsibilities include designing scalable backend services, driving code quality through reviews, leading performance improvements, and mentoring less experienced engineers. Candidates must bring substantial backend development experience and familiarity with distributed systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, construct, and scale backend services handling settlements and transfers across fiat, crypto, and ledger systems
- Maintain code quality through rigorous reviews, refactoring, and active development lifecycle participation
- Lead performance optimization, troubleshooting, and production issue resolution for critical financial infrastructure
- Collaborate with product and engineering managers to translate product goals into quarterly technical roadmaps
- Propose architectural enhancements to improve team velocity, lower technical debt, and boost system reliability
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineers regarding technical best practices and professional development
Requirements
- Minimum of five years of backend software engineering experience creating and maintaining production services at scale
- Production background working with Go or an equivalent backend programming language
- Experience using relational data stores such as Postgres
- Familiarity with message-based architectures like Kafka
- Demonstrated capability in leading system design decisions and aligning engineering teams
- Track record of identifying and resolving scalability, performance, and quality issues in distributed systems
- Experience mentoring engineers and championing high code quality standards
- Ability to utilize generative AI responsibly while maintaining human oversight
Core Skills
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Equity eligibility
- Bonus eligibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the remote work policy for this position?
Coinbase is a remote-first company, though employees are expected to gather periodically for in-person working sessions called surges.
What is the salary range for the Senior Software Engineer role?
The annual base salary ranges from $207,955 to $218,900 USD, excluding potential equity and bonuses.
What are the core technical requirements?
Applicants need at least five years of backend engineering experience, production knowledge of Go or a similar language, relational databases like Postgres, and message-based architectures like Kafka.
Are there application limits for candidates?
Yes, candidates may submit a maximum of three applications within any six-month period.
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