Senior Software Engineer – Blockchain Network

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop essential infrastructure that integrates blockchain protocols with Coinbase's internal services for new assets, stablecoins, and staking.

• Create and implement blockchain network infrastructure that simplifies blockchain complexity into dependable platform APIs.

• Lead initiatives spanning multiple quarters, which include new chain integrations, re-architecture projects, and data migrations.

• Enhance system latency, reliability, and cost-efficiency.

• Define and uphold APIs, SLOs, and observability for the systems developed, including on-call responsibilities.

• Collaborate with product and platform teams to establish data contracts.

• Deliver SDKs and platform primitives that encourage adoption throughout Coinbase.

• Acquire technical understanding across major blockchain protocols and streamline cross-chain operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 5 years of experience in software engineering.

• Proven ownership of production services within a service-oriented architecture.

• Experience in designing, scaling, and maintaining distributed systems that manage high-throughput, low-latency workloads.

• Practical experience with at least two of the following: Golang, Kafka, Redis, MongoDB, or equivalent infrastructure technologies.

• Direct experience with blockchain protocols or cryptocurrency infrastructure, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, or similar L1/L2 networks.

• Capability to break down complex systems into well-defined microservices with clear API contracts.

• Responsible utilization of generative AI with appropriate human oversight.

• Must reside in the USA.

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for equity.

• Eligibility for bonuses.

• Medical insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”).

• Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

• Equal opportunity employment protections.