Coinbase is seeking to increase economic freedom in the world by building the emerging onchain platform and with it, the future global financial system, specifically through the Institutional Product Group and the Prime Onchain Wallet team
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience in backend development, with expertise in Golang, GraphQL, REST APIs, Kubernetes, AWS, and blockchain protocols (e.g., EVM, Solana, UTXO)
- Write high-quality, well-tested, and maintainable code, and have a proven track record of building resilient, scalable, and secure microservices
- Experience leading complex technical projects end-to-end, mentoring engineers, and driving technical excellence within a team
- Hands-on experience with blockchain network integrations, cryptographic systems (e.g., MPC), and secure key management
- Experience with full-stack development, including front-end frameworks, is a plus
- Familiarity with advanced cryptographic techniques, such as zero-knowledge proofs or secure multi-party computation (MPC), is a strong plus
- Understanding of SOC1/SOC2 standards or experience working in regulated environments is beneficial
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver high-impact initiatives, including accelerated network onboarding, reliable high-success-rate transaction processing, and the implementation of advanced policy controls for institutional clients
- Define and execute the team’s technical roadmap, aligning with multi-quarter goals and organizational priorities
- Solve ambiguous, high-impact challenges by deeply understanding customer needs and delivering secure, scalable solutions
- Uphold high-quality engineering practices through rigorous code reviews, testing, and addressing technical debt
- Lead incident response, root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability and scalability of backend systems
- Guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and elevating the team’s technical capabilities
- Identify opportunities for innovation, propose solutions, and adopt cutting-edge technologies like MPC and cryptographic protocols
Other
- Passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system
- 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
- Ability to work in a remote-first environment with in-person participation required throughout the year
- Attendance at team and company-wide offsites is expected and fully supported
- Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity
