Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Stablecoin Payments)

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Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.

To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.

Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.

While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Role overview

Join Coinbase’s Stablecoin Payments team to help build the future of global finance. We're developing the core infrastructure for stablecoin-based payments—enabling fast, secure, and scalable money movement worldwide.

As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and scale systems that power deposits, withdrawals, and third-party payments across Coinbase products like Retail, Exchange, Prime, and Custody. You’ll lead high-impact projects, integrate new blockchains, and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring stablecoin utility to businesses of all sizes.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and infrastructure that power stablecoin pay-ins, payouts, deposits, and withdrawals.
• Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for key projects, driving them from design to production with high accountability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, design, infrastructure, and compliance—to deliver robust and scalable solutions.
• Work closely with teams across Coinbase (e.g., CDP Payments API, Onramp APIs, CoinBiz) to integrate stablecoin functionality into core products.
• Help build internal and external APIs that make it easy for businesses and partners to leverage stablecoin-powered money movement.
• Identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability challenges across systems.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture.
• Stay up to date on the evolving crypto ecosystem, identifying opportunities to improve utility, adoption, and innovation in stablecoin infrastructure.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering.
• Proven experience building and operating large-scale backend systems, ideally in fintech, payments, or crypto.
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Go, Java, or similar) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and system design.
• Experience working with crypto or blockchain technologies is a strong plus—but not required.
• A product-minded approach to engineering—you care about the “why” behind what you build.
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects end-to-end as a DRI.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams.
• Enthusiasm for building foundational technology in a fast-moving, high-impact space.

Nice to haves

• Prior experience working with stablecoins, DeFi protocols, or on-chain payments.
• Familiarity with smart contract platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Base) and related developer tools.
• Contributions to open-source crypto or blockchain projects.
• Experience building multi-chain or cross-chain applications.
• Knowledge of regulatory or compliance considerations in crypto payments.
• Interest in or experience with tokenomics, financial primitives, or digital asset infrastructure.
• Previous experience in a startup or hyper-growth environment where you had to wear multiple hats.

Compensation & job details

• Job #: GDBE05US
• Pay Range: $191,100 CAD — $191,100 CAD
• Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed above. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision).
• Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain experience.
• Tag: #LI-Remote

Benefits

• Extended Health Care Benefit (coordinates with Provincial Coverage)
• Dental Care
• Vision Care
• Consult+ (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 - Global Traveler
• Fertility Benefits
• Generous Time off/Leave Policy

Additional notes

Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Global privacy and other candidate notices apply as described in the original posting.