Software Engineer, Backend - Blockchain Platform (Tracer Team)

Coinbase Careers Page

68d • $152,405 - $179,300

About The Position

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.

Requirements

• At least 2+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Proficiency in tools like Databricks, StarRocks, Postgres, and programming languages like Go, Scala, Python.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities, cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risks.
• Ability to write high quality, well tested code to meet the needs of customers.
• Strong understanding of blockchain technology, compliance challenges, and investigative tools.

Nice To Haves

• At least 3+ years in data engineering, software engineering, or a related field, with a focus on compliance or security.
• Experience with rapid growth in a company (from startup to mid-size).
• Experience with Blockchains (such as Bitcoin, Ethereum etc.).
• Experience decomposing a large monolith into microservices.
• Experience with Golang, Ruby, Docker, Sinatra, Rails, Postgres, MongoDB or Redshift.
• Experience building financial, high reliability or security systems.
• Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity such as interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services.

Responsibilities

• Building and maintaining systems that help keep blockchains safe from criminal activities.
• Contributing to the development of tools and technologies that enhance compliance and investigative capabilities.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align on product and technical roadmaps.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Bonus eligibility
• Equity eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees