Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Money Movement)

Coinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom in the world, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Developer Platform Money Movement team. In this role, you will design, build, and maintain backend systems for stablecoin transactions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems and infrastructure that power stablecoin pay-ins, payouts, deposits, and withdrawals
• Serve as the Directly Responsible Individual (DRI) for key projects, driving them from design to production with high accountability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including product, design, infrastructure, and compliance—to deliver robust and scalable solutions
• Work closely with teams across Coinbase (e.g., CDP Payments API, Onramp APIs, CoinBiz) to integrate stablecoin functionality into core products
• Help build internal and external APIs that make it easy for businesses and partners to leverage stablecoin-powered money movement
• Identify and address performance, scalability, and reliability challenges across systems
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to building a strong, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture
• Stay up to date on the evolving crypto ecosystem, identifying opportunities to improve utility, adoption, and innovation in stablecoin infrastructure

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in software engineering
• Proven experience building and operating large-scale backend systems, ideally in fintech, payments, or crypto
• Strong proficiency in backend technologies (e.g., Go, Java, or similar) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and system design
• A product-minded approach to engineering—you care about the 'why' behind what you build
• Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive projects end-to-end as a DRI
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work cross-functionally with product, design, and engineering teams
• Enthusiasm for building foundational technology in a fast-moving, high-impact space
• Experience working with crypto or blockchain technologies is a strong plus—but not required
• Prior experience working with stablecoins, DeFi protocols, or on-chain payments
• Familiarity with smart contract platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Base) and related developer tools
• Contributions to open-source crypto or blockchain projects
• Experience building multi-chain or cross-chain applications
• Knowledge of regulatory or compliance considerations in crypto payments
• Interest in or experience with tokenomics, financial primitives, or digital asset infrastructure
• Previous experience in a startup or hyper-growth environment where you had to wear multiple hats