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Senior Software Engineer- Blockchain Network

Coinbase· Platform
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Hybrid (Remote USA)$186.1k - $218.9kFull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer on the Blockchain Networks team building infrastructure that integrates blockchain protocols with Coinbase internal services, delivering reliable APIs, improving latency, reliability, and cost across the crypto stack.

Responsibilities

  • 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

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated ownership of production services in a service-oriented architecture
  • 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.

Skills

Required:Software architecture and microservices designDistributed systemsBlockchain/crypto infrastructureGolang, Kafka, Redis, MongoDBAPI design and observability

Benefits

  • Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
  • Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
  • Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Wellness Stipend
  • Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
  • Volunteer Time Off
  • Fertility Counseling and Benefits
  • Generous Time off/Leave Policy
  • The option of getting paid in digital currency
Last updated Oct 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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Buy, sell, and manage cryptocurrencies.

Founded in June of 2012, Coinbase is a digital currency wallet and platform where merchants and consumers can transact with new digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Our vision is to bring more innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity to the world by building an open financial system. Our first step on that journey is making digital currency accessible and approachable for everyone. Two principles guide our efforts. First, be the most trusted company in our domain. Second, create user-focused products that are easier and more intuitive to use.

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