Software Engineer – 1

Coinbase

. Build infrastructure powering global payments within Coinbase’s Money Movement team .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $152,405 - $179,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and operating backend systems, particularly in fintech and crypto environments, with a strong focus on scalable solutions and performance optimization. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into effective technical designs and implementations.

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Backend DevelopmentDistributed Systems DesignCloud Infrastructure (AWS, GCP)Blockchain IntegrationTechnical Project Ownership

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Hard Skills

GoJavaAPI DevelopmentSystem DesignPerformance OptimizationTechnical DocumentationSmart ContractsStablecoinsOn-Chain PaymentsCode Review

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

FintechPaymentsCryptoDistributed SystemsGenerative AI

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDistributed SystemsGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build infrastructure powering global payments within Coinbase’s Money Movement team
Design and build backend systems for stablecoin-based pay-ins, payouts, deposits, and withdrawals
Own key projects end-to-end as the Directly Responsible Individual, from system design through production deployment
Build backend systems, infrastructure, and internal and external APIs for stablecoin-powered payments
Partner with Product, Design, Infrastructure, and Compliance to translate requirements into scalable solutions
Improve performance, scalability, and reliability across distributed systems
Identify bottlenecks and implement fixes before customer impact
Participate in code reviews and apply architectural best practices
Contribute to engineering patterns that raise the technical bar

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of software engineering experience building and operating backend systems, ideally in fintech, payments, or crypto
Proficiency in backend languages such as Go or Java
Experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP
Hands-on experience designing distributed systems and APIs
Track record of serving as DRI for technical projects and driving end-to-end delivery
Experience integrating with or building on blockchain or crypto technologies such as stablecoins, on-chain payments, or smart contract platforms including Ethereum, Solana, or Base
Ability to write technical design documents and communicate architecture trade-offs to product and engineering stakeholders
Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight
Must be eligible to work in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”)
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities