Software Engineer - Backend

March 29

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Coinbase

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Coinbase is a leading cryptocurrency exchange that allows individuals and businesses to buy, sell, and manage a wide variety of cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and many others. It offers advanced trading tools, secure wallets, and educational resources to help users navigate the digital asset landscape. With a commitment to creating an open financial system, Coinbase also provides institutional solutions, staking services, and a platform for cryptocurrency developers.

Digital Currency • Software • Payment Processing • Bitcoin • Technology

1001 - 5000 employees

₿ Crypto

🛍️ eCommerce

💳 Fintech

📋 Description

• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems for the Platform APIs using Go and Python • Define and maintain clean and conformant HTTP REST API definitions using OpenAPI specifications • Develop and maintain ergonomic, open-source SDKs to interact with the Platform APIs using Ruby, Typescript, Go, Python, and Java • Author, publish, and maintain clear and concise documentation, including quickstart and how-to guides, to increase adoption of the Platform APIs and SDKs • Develop secure and scalable key management systems, packaged as Docker images, to enable crypto wallet functionality across a range of custodial configurations (e.g. self-custodial MPC) • Work closely with different teams at Coinbase to externalize their backend services through the Platform APIs, ensuring consistency of concepts, style, and design • Interface directly with customers to collect their feedback and iteratively improve the Platform APIs and SDKs • Build compelling sample applications end-to-end using the Platform APIs and SDKs to demonstrate their value and pressure-test the developer experience • Troubleshoot and debug complex fullstack issues, ensuring stability, reliability, and security • Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards

🎯 Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in both backend and frontend software development • Mastery of Go or JavaScript or Python • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an eye for detail and a passion for clear, comprehensive developer documentation • Strong understanding of crypto wallets, including key management, cryptography, and blockchain protocols (e.g. EVM) • Proven track record of developing and shipping high-quality, ergonomic client-side libraries and SDKs • Solid knowledge of RESTful API design principles and experience with API development and integration • Familiarity with AWS and containerization technologies like Kubernetes • Understanding of security best practices and experience with implementing secure coding practices for financial systems

🏖️ Benefits

• target bonus • target equity • benefits including medical • dental • vision • 401(k)