Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Onchain DevX

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Developer Experience (DevX) is responsible for making sure all engineers at Coinbase build high-quality products while being productive and engaged. The Onchain Pod focuses on defining the future of developer experience for onchain developers, both within Coinbase and in the broader crypto ecosystem.

This Staff Software Engineer role will lead the new Onchain Pod and be instrumental in designing, building, and executing core solutions that drive onchain developer systems, tooling, and processes.

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 diligent architectural decisions and fostering a culture of high-quality code and engineering processes.
• Mentor and collaborate with other members of the team to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Champion a “don’t DIY unless necessary” philosophy by leveraging proven industry standards and modern frameworks wherever possible.
• Stay current with emerging trends in the Web3 tooling ecosystem and integrate best-in-class solutions to accelerate internal development without reinventing the wheel.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience.
• Passion for enabling onchain development and deep experience with smart contract deployments, execution, and management (EVM in particular).
• Deep understanding of how popular Layer 1s and Layer 2s 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.

Nice to haves

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

Work model and culture

• Remote-first role but not remote-only: in-person participation is required throughout the year; team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually and attendance is expected and supported.
• Coinbase emphasizes an intense, high-performance work culture and expects collaboration with high-caliber colleagues.

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $218,025—$256,500 USD (target annual salary depending on work location). Full-time offers include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and more).
• Benefits include medical, dental and vision plans, HSA contributions, disability and life insurance, 401(k) match, wellness stipend, mobile/internet reimbursement, connections stipend, volunteer time off, fertility counseling and benefits, generous time off/leave policy, and the option of getting paid in digital currency.

Additional notes

• Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate onchain experience.
• Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
• Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available via accommodations[at]coinbase.com.