Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Onchain Payments)

Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) is building developer tools to bring the world onchain, creating API and SDK products for developers.
$186,065 - $218,900
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Onchain Payments)

Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their Onchain Payments team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to revolutionize the payments industry by leveraging crypto technology. You'll be working on a 0-to-1 product development initiative, building upon Coinbase's existing Commerce platform to create innovative payment solutions.

The position combines cutting-edge blockchain technology with traditional backend development, requiring expertise in Go, Ruby, and Solidity. You'll be instrumental in designing and implementing scalable payment processing systems, working closely with frontend engineers to create seamless user experiences, and developing open-source web3 payment protocols.

This is an ideal role for an experienced backend engineer who is passionate about crypto and payments technology. The position offers competitive compensation ($186,065 - $218,900), comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a leading company in the cryptocurrency space. You'll be part of a small, agile team that operates with startup-like autonomy while benefiting from Coinbase's established infrastructure and resources.

The role requires strong technical skills in distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud technologies, combined with a deep understanding of blockchain technology and smart contracts. You'll need to demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional partners.

Join Coinbase to help build the future of financial infrastructure and bring innovative payment solutions to the global market. This is a unique opportunity to work on transformative technology while enjoying the stability and benefits of an industry leader.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Onchain Payments)

  • Bring a 0-to-1 product to life to replace the global payment stack with crypto rails
  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable payment processing backend using Go, Ruby, and Solidity
  • Work with frontend engineers to rapidly prototype user flows
  • Build backend orchestration for web3 payment protocol
  • Work with cross-functional partners to find product market fit
  • Maintain and improve existing Coinbase Commerce codebase
  • Follow engineering best practices
  • Optimize backend performance for four 9's of availability
  • Troubleshoot and debug complex fullstack issues

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Onchain Payments)

Go
Ruby
PostgreSQL
MySQL
MongoDB
Redis
Kafka
RabbitMQ
Kubernetes
  • 6+ years of software development experience with focus on backend development
  • Mastery of Go and/or Ruby; Solidity experience is a plus
  • Experience rapidly shipping high-quality backend systems
  • Understanding of Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains
  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
  • Experience with Cloud providers and containerization technologies
  • Understanding of web security best practices
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Crypto-forward experience

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Onchain Payments)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k

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