Coinbase
Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Portal & Services)
Coinbase, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) is building the developer tools to bring the world onchain.Today, onchain development is slow, risky, and painful, even for the most experienced onchain developers. Our goal is to bring a million developers onchain by creating an easy to use and trusted developer experience. We build API and SDK products for developers like wallets, paymaster, staking, stablecoins, onchain data, and more.We are a small team that moves like a startup at Coinbase, with a fast pace, strong ownership culture, and a relentless commitment to making developers happy.The Portal & Services team owns the portal frontend and backend services that make the platform functional, including user onboarding and IAM as well as other non-product specific services such as customer billing or general API key management.What you'll be doing:
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing systems in the CDP Portal primarily using Golang, but sometimes also in TypeScript and React.Lead the implementation of new features, improvements, and integrations to drive the growth and success of the CDP Portal.Design and develop secure, reliable, and well-documented backend service APIs for internal and external consumption.Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, ensuring platform stability, reliability, and security.Champion and advocate for excellent developer tooling standards in the portal, within the team, and across the organization.Contribute to the frontend codebase, maintaining reusable, modular, and well-documented frontend components.Participate in code reviews, on-call rotation, and foster a team-wide environment that welcomes constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards.What we look for in you:
Expertise in languages such as Golang (preferred), C, Rust or Python with familiarity in JavaScript or TypeScript.Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), caching systems (Redis, Memcached), and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven architectures.Comprehensive knowledge of RESTful API design principles and experience with API development, integration and authentication protocols like OAuth and JWT.Familiarity with AWS and containerization using Kubernetes.Familiarity with React and state management libraries like Redux.Understanding of web security best practices and experience with implementing secure coding practices for financial systems.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with designers and product managers.Passion for great developer tooling and opinions on what makes developer platforms excellent.Passion for Onchain/Web3 and understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).Pay Range: $180,625—$212,500 USDCommitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required.
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Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing systems in the CDP Portal primarily using Golang, but sometimes also in TypeScript and React.Lead the implementation of new features, improvements, and integrations to drive the growth and success of the CDP Portal.Design and develop secure, reliable, and well-documented backend service APIs for internal and external consumption.Troubleshoot and debug complex issues, ensuring platform stability, reliability, and security.Champion and advocate for excellent developer tooling standards in the portal, within the team, and across the organization.Contribute to the frontend codebase, maintaining reusable, modular, and well-documented frontend components.Participate in code reviews, on-call rotation, and foster a team-wide environment that welcomes constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards.What we look for in you:
Expertise in languages such as Golang (preferred), C, Rust or Python with familiarity in JavaScript or TypeScript.Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB), caching systems (Redis, Memcached), and message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Solid understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and event-driven architectures.Comprehensive knowledge of RESTful API design principles and experience with API development, integration and authentication protocols like OAuth and JWT.Familiarity with AWS and containerization using Kubernetes.Familiarity with React and state management libraries like Redux.Understanding of web security best practices and experience with implementing secure coding practices for financial systems.Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with designers and product managers.Passion for great developer tooling and opinions on what makes developer platforms excellent.Passion for Onchain/Web3 and understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.Pay Transparency Notice:
Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).Pay Range: $180,625—$212,500 USDCommitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law.Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required.
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