Software Engineer, Backend - Blockchain Platform (Tracer Team)

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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. The Tracer team safeguards Coinbase’s role as the most trusted and compliant platform in crypto by designing and operating tools and systems that detect, investigate, and prevent illicit activity on the blockchain. The team processes and analyzes massive blockchain datasets with speed and precision using a modern tech stack and works closely with compliance and investigations teams. Team culture is intense and collaborative; many roles are remote-first but in-person participation is required throughout the year (team and company offsites are held multiple times annually).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend systems and tools that enhance Coinbase’s ability to detect, investigate, and prevent illicit activity on blockchains.
• Contribute to development of technologies that improve compliance and investigative capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (compliance, investigations, product) to align on product and technical roadmaps.
• Ensure systems are scalable, reliable, and meet the needs of internal customers.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency with tools and technologies such as Databricks, StarRocks, Postgres, and programming languages like Go, Scala, and Python.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code.
• Passion for building an open financial system and strong understanding of blockchain technology, compliance challenges, and investigative tools.
• Mindset focused on scalability, reliability, and investigation-driven development.

Nice to haves

• 3+ years in data engineering, software engineering, or related fields, with focus on compliance or security.
• Experience with blockchains (Bitcoin, Ethereum, etc.).
• Experience decomposing large monoliths into microservices.
• Experience with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Sinatra, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB, or Redshift.
• Experience building financial, high-reliability, or security systems.
• Crypto-forward experience (interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services).
• Experience or interest in machine learning, graph databases, and advanced visualization for blockchain forensics.

Benefits

• Bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) (details vary by location).
• Medical, dental, and vision plans with generous employee contributions; Health Savings Account with company contributions; disability and life insurance; 401(k) 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.

Compensation

• Pay Range: $152,405 — $179,300 USD (target annual salary; full-time offers also include bonus and equity eligibility plus benefits).

Other notes

• Job #: GPBE04US
• Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate onchain experience.
• Coinbase is remote-first but not remote-only; in-person participation is expected for certain events and offsites.
• Commitment to Equal Opportunity and accommodations information provided in the posting.