Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Identity

Coinbase is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join their Platform Product Group, specifically focusing on the unified onboarding team. This role is crucial in creating a platform for user onboarding that will enable Coinbase to launch new products and expand to new countries while maintaining compliance and regulatory requirements.

The position offers an opportunity to work at the intersection of cryptocurrency and traditional finance, building systems that increase economic freedom worldwide. As a Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for architecting and developing the onboarding platform, providing technical leadership, and working closely with stakeholders to define strategic roadmaps.

The role demands someone who can not only write high-quality code but also mentor other engineers and help establish coding standards and best practices. You'll be working in a service-oriented architecture environment, potentially with technologies like Golang, gRPC, and MongoDB.

Coinbase offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, ESPP, wellness stipend, learning and development allowance, and generous time off policies. The company culture is described as intense and mission-driven, perfect for those who want to make a significant impact in the cryptocurrency space.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 2 years working with service-oriented architecture. You should be passionate about building an open financial system, have experience in upleveling junior engineers, and understand what high-quality code and software engineering processes look like.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical leader who wants to shape the future of financial technology while working with high-caliber colleagues in a fast-paced, ambitious environment.