Senior Software Engineer (Web3)

TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (Web3): Building critical infrastructure that integrates blockchain protocols with internal services with an accent on API design, system reliability, and low-latency workloads. Focus on designing platform primitives for assets, stablecoins, and staking while simplifying cross-chain operations.

Location: Remote (USA and Latin America). Note: Quarterly in-person "surges" are required.

Salary: $186,065 — $218,900 USD

Company

Coinbase is a remote-first cryptocurrency platform dedicated to increasing economic freedom.

What you will do

• Own the design and delivery of blockchain network infrastructure and reliable platform APIs.
• Lead multi-quarter initiatives for new chain integrations, re-architecture efforts, and data migrations.
• Define and maintain APIs, SLOs, and observability for critical systems, including on-call ownership.
• Partner with product and platform teams to establish data contracts and ship SDKs.
• Build deep technical context across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other blockchain protocols to simplify cross-chain operations.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with production services in a service-oriented architecture.
• Proven track record designing and scaling distributed systems for high-throughput, low-latency workloads.
• Hands-on experience with Golang, Kafka, Redis, MongoDB, or similar infrastructure technologies.
• Direct experience with blockchain protocols or crypto infrastructure (e.g., Ethereum, Bitcoin, L1/L2 networks).
• Ability to decompose complex monoliths or legacy architectures into well-bounded microservices.
• Responsible use of generative AI to deliver business-ready outputs and improve workflow efficiency.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment with quarterly intense in-person working sessions ("surges").
• High-performance, intense culture focused on pushing boundaries and refusing to settle for "good enough".
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).
• Opportunity to perform impactful work in the future of finance and economic freedom.