Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Growth)

A cryptocurrency exchange platform building the emerging onchain platform and future global financial system.
$191,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
5,000+ Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Growth)

Coinbase is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Growth organization, which drives Coinbase's mission of bringing the world onchain. This role focuses on building the next generation of crypto-forward products and features, solving unique, large-scale technical problems that bridge web-scale applications and blockchain technology.

The Growth team is responsible for multiple critical areas including referral and incentives programs, notifications systems, logged-out web experience, and new user onboarding optimization. Their goal is to make Coinbase the easiest, safest, and fastest platform for crypto assets.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll:

  • Design and build scalable systems using modern cloud technology
  • Run experiments to power retail product growth
  • Create long-term visions for backend system scaling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product roadmaps
  • Write high-quality, well-tested code

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of software engineering experience, with expertise in building and scaling production services. They should be passionate about creating an open financial system and have experience with service-oriented architecture.

Additional valuable experience includes:

  • Product launches from scratch
  • Growth experiments and A/B testing
  • Blockchain technology knowledge
  • Experience with technologies like Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails
  • Building fintech or highly reliable systems
  • Hands-on crypto experience with blockchain services

The position offers comprehensive benefits including health care, dental, vision, stock options, and various stipends for wellness and development. This is an opportunity to shape the future of financial technology while working with high-caliber colleagues in an intense, mission-driven environment.

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Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Growth)

  • Build and run experiments to power the growth of Coinbase's retail products
  • Design scalable systems using modern cloud technology
  • Articulate long term vision for maintaining and scaling backend systems
  • Work with cross-functional teams on product and technical roadmaps
  • Write high quality, well tested code

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Growth)

Go
Ruby
MongoDB
PostgreSQL
  • At least 5 years of experience in software engineering
  • Experience designing, building, scaling and maintaining production services
  • Knowledge of service oriented architecture
  • Ability to write high quality, well tested code
  • Passion for building an open financial system

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Consumer - Growth)

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
  • Extended Health Care Benefit
  • Dental Care
  • Vision Care
  • Virtual Health Care
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Connections Stipend
  • Learning and Development Allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Travel Medical Policy
  • Fertility Benefits
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy

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