Senior Software Engineer, Data Engineering Platform

Coinbase

Senior Software Engineer at Coinbase working on blockchain network infrastructure. Lead initiatives and define APIs while collaborating with product and platform teams.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $186,065 - $218,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in designing and delivering blockchain network infrastructure, with a strong focus on API development, distributed systems, and cross-chain operations. Proven ability to lead initiatives that enhance system performance and reliability while integrating with major blockchain protocols.

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Blockchain ProtocolsDistributed Systems DesignAPI DevelopmentGolangData Migration

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringHigh-Throughput SystemsLow-Latency WorkloadsMicroservices ArchitectureAPI Contracts

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

KafkaRedisMongoDB

Industry Keywords

BlockchainEthereumBitcoinL1 NetworksL2 Networks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsGoKafkaMicroservicesMongoDBRedis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the design and delivery of blockchain network infrastructure that abstracts blockchain complexity into reliable, platform APIs
Lead multi-quarter initiatives including new chain integrations, re-architecture efforts, and data migrations that improve system latency, reliability, and cost
Define and maintain APIs, SLOs, and observability for the systems you build, including on-call ownership
Partner with product and platform teams to establish data contracts and ship SDKs and platform primitives that drive adoption across Coinbase
Build deep technical context across multiple top blockchain protocols (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum) and apply that knowledge to simplify cross-chain operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of software engineering experience
Proven track record designing, scaling, and maintaining distributed systems handling high-throughput, low-latency workloads
Hands-on experience with at least two of the following: Golang, Kafka, Redis, MongoDB, or similar infrastructure technologies
Direct experience with blockchain protocols or crypto infrastructure (e.g., integrating with Ethereum, Bitcoin, or similar L1/L2 networks)
Demonstrated ability to decompose complex systems (monoliths, legacy architectures) into well-bounded microservices with clear API contracts
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Equity and bonus eligibility