Principal Software Engineer, Backend - Platform

Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange platform, is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to join their Backend Platform team. This role represents one of the most senior individual contributor positions at the company, focusing on increasing economic freedom through blockchain technology and crypto innovation.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of experience to influence and oversee large engineering efforts across crucial domains including identity, payments, ledgering, risk, and AI. This position requires someone who can provide technical and strategic oversight for a high-performing global team of hundreds of engineers, while maintaining hands-on involvement in developing and scaling data stores and ledger systems within payment frameworks.

The role offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $297,670 to $350,200 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, 401(k) with company match, and unique perks such as the option to be paid in digital currency. The position provides an opportunity to work on large-scale systems with multi-billion dollar impact, making it ideal for someone who wants to shape the future of financial technology.

Working at Coinbase means joining an intense, mission-driven environment where you'll collaborate with high-caliber colleagues who excel in their disciplines. The company culture emphasizes technical excellence, professional growth, and solving complex challenges in the cryptocurrency space. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about blockchain technology, seeks to make a significant impact on the global financial system, and has the technical expertise to mentor other engineers while driving architectural decisions that affect millions of users.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate exceptional collaboration skills, experience in fintech (crypto experience is a plus), and the ability to influence and drive change at all levels, from engineering teams to C-Suite executives. This is an opportunity to be at the forefront of the cryptocurrency revolution while working on challenging technical problems that require innovative solutions.