Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Onchain DevX

Details

Developer Experience (DevX) is responsible for making sure all engineers at Coinbase build high-quality products while being productive and engaged. Within DevX, the Onchain Pod is focused on defining the future of developer experience for onchain developers, both within Coinbase and in the broader crypto ecosystem. As a Staff Software Engineer on this team you will design, build, and execute core solutions that drive onchain developer productivity and platform reliability.

Responsibilities

• Lead the new Onchain Pod and help define its charter, vision, mission, and roadmap.
• Work with stakeholders in Engineering and Security to identify pain points and insecure processes in the onchain development lifecycle.
• Architect and build new tooling to improve onchain development for Coinbase and the broader ecosystem; augment and maintain existing tooling.
• Drive the evolution of Web3 development toward Web2-level tooling, reliability, and ergonomics—reducing friction and making onchain development more accessible.
• Take ownership of the team's processes and services, ensuring SLA adherence.
• Be a thoughtful technical voice within the team, aiding in architectural decisions and fostering a culture of high-quality code and engineering processes.
• Mentor and collaborate with other team members to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Favor proven industry standards and modern frameworks instead of reinventing solutions when appropriate.
• Stay current with emerging trends in the Web3 tooling ecosystem and integrate best-in-class solutions.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Passion for enabling onchain development and belief in the power of crypto/blockchain technology.
• Extensive experience with smart contract deployments, execution, and management (EVM in particular).
• Deep understanding of how popular L1s and L2s work.
• Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience building relationships with security, product, and engineering teams.
• Ability to balance long-term strategic thinking with short-term tactical planning.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS), containerization (e.g., Kubernetes), and Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Self-driven continuous learner comfortable in a rapidly changing crypto space.

Nice to haves

• Prior experience in Developer Experience / Productivity, Platform, or similar domain teams.
• Experience at a fast-paced, high-growth internet/software company.
• Contributions to open-source crypto projects (for example OP Stack).
• Experience with Golang, Geth, Rust, Reth, Foundry, Solidity, or other crypto tooling.
• Interest/experience in blockchain security, red-teaming, and exploit prevention.

Work model

• Remote-first with required in-person participation periodically (team and company offsites multiple times per year). #LI-Remote

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $218,025 — $256,500 USD (target annual salary; full-time offers also include target bonus, target equity, and benefits).
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, 401(k) with match, wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, volunteer time off, fertility counseling, generous time off/leave policy, and the option to be paid in digital currency.

Other notes

• Coinbase emphasizes an intense work culture and expects in-person participation at times throughout the year.
• Selected candidates may be screened with AI-based interview tools as part of pilot programs; human reviewers will assess responses. If accommodation is needed for disability during the process, contact [email protected].