Senior Software Engineer, Backend - DevX CI

Details

Coinbase is hiring for Developer Experience (DevX) — CI pod to build and operate version control and continuous integration infrastructure used by engineers across the company. The team manages one of Coinbase's largest Kubernetes (k8s) clusters, operates custom controllers to manage workloads efficiently, and is migrating source code into the cloud. This role focuses on backend developer productivity infrastructure: designing, building, scaling, and operating high-throughput, fault-tolerant systems and services that make engineers more productive.

Responsibilities

• Build, improve, and operate backend developer productivity infrastructure services and systems.
• Design scalable, fault-tolerant solutions using modern cloud technologies and industry best practices.
• Work with engineers and leadership to turn product and technical vision into a quarterly roadmap.
• Provide high-quality customer support to internal engineering teams.
• Operate and contribute to large k8s clusters and custom controllers; participate in cloud migration efforts for source code and tooling.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience designing, building, scaling, and operating large-scale, high-throughput infrastructure.
• Strong problem-solving skills: identify root causes and drive solutions to completion.
• Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code to meet customer needs.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes (k8s) operations and controllers and with cloud-based infrastructure and services.

Nice to Haves

• Golang
• Ruby
• AWS
• Prior experience building on and operating GitHub / GitHub Actions

Other details

• Job #: GPBE05US
• #LI-Remote — Coinbase is remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company offsites multiple times annually).
• Pay Range: $186,065 — $218,900 USD (target bonus + target equity + benefits may also be included in offers).
• Coinbase highlights equal opportunity, candidate privacy notices, and reasonable accommodations. Some roles may pilot AI tools for initial screening; humans review interview responses.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness stipend, Mobile/Internet reimbursement, Connections stipend
• Volunteer Time Off, Fertility counseling and benefits
• Generous time off/leave policy
• Option to get paid in digital currency