Senior Software Engineer (Institutional, USDC)
"What You'll Be Doing"
What You'll Be Doing
Own the design and delivery of new financing products and features, from architecture through production launch, ensuring correctness and safety across high-value lending operations.
Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and frameworks supporting loan lifecycle management, risk calculations, and real-time position tracking.
Improve developer tooling, testing infrastructure, monitoring, and operational reliability across financing systems.
Partner with Product, Risk, Operations, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into scalable, well-scoped technical solutions each quarter.
Lead technical initiatives that strengthen system resilience, reduce operational risk, and support the team's ability to ship safely at speed.
What We're Looking For
5+ years of backend software engineering experience, including production ownership of services handling high-reliability or financial workloads.
A proven track record designing, building, and scaling service-oriented architectures in Go, Java, or a comparable backend language.
Experience building and operating distributed systems where correctness, availability, and data integrity are critical.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, lead technical design reviews, and raise the bar on code quality across a team.
Familiarity with relational data stores, gRPC/Protobuf, and observability tooling in a cloud-native environment.
Responsible use of generative AI, with human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
About Coinbase
Coinbase is at the forefront of building a more open, accessible, and efficient financial system globally through blockchain technology. Our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world, and we do this by creating a reliable and easy-to-use platform that empowers individuals and institutions to participate in the burgeoning digital asset economy. We are committed to developing innovative tools and infrastructure that drive the future of finance, fostering a world where digital assets are universally understood and adopted. Our culture thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We believe in empowering our teams to take ownership, experiment with new ideas, and solve complex challenges with creativity and integrity. At Coinbase, you'll find a dynamic and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and continuous learning is encouraged. We're building a future that demands bold thinking and a commitment to our shared vision. Joining Coinbase means contributing to a revolutionary shift in finance, working alongside some of the brightest minds in blockchain and technology. With 403 open positions, we offer unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, impact, and the chance to shape an industry from the ground up. If you're driven by a passion for innovation and want to build a world where economic freedom is a reality for everyone, explore career opportunities with us.
Ready to Apply?
To submit your application for this position, please visit Coinbase's official website and follow their application process.