Owning the architectural direction of Coinbase's core ledgering systems, the full‑time Staff Software Engineer, Backend will architect and build foundational backend systems focused on performance, scalability, and reliability while driving strategic technical initiatives and mentoring senior engineers in a remote‑first environment.
Key responsibilities
- Architect and build foundational backend systems for ledgering and transaction processing infrastructure
- Drive strategic technical direction for complex, cross‑team initiatives across engineering, product, and finance
- Provide deep technical mentorship and shape the team's technical roadmap by identifying high‑leverage investments
Required qualifications
- 8+ years of experience building and operating large‑scale distributed systems with expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java)
- Proven track record in designing highly available, high‑performance systems, particularly in ledgering or transaction processing
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional technical initiatives and mentor engineers
- Hands‑on experience with technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, and Postgres
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly to drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency and system performance