Software Engineer, Backend - Canada

Coinbase; Canada; On-site; CAD 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a Backend Engineer for its Institutional Foundations team. This role involves creating core infrastructure for institutional clients, focusing on scalable and maintainable systems. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in backend development, a passion for crypto, and familiarity with relevant technologies.

Benefits

Target bonus

Equity

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Experience in designing and scaling production services.
• Strong proficiency in writing maintainable and tested code.

Responsibilities

• Break down monolithic Rails application into microservices.
• Design scalable backend systems.
• Write production-grade code for institutional customers.

Skills

Backend software development

Service-oriented architecture

Clean code

Passion for crypto

Tools

Golang

Ruby

Docker

Rails

Sinatra

Postgres

MongoDB

Redshift

Job description

Software Engineer, Backend (Institutional - Foundations)

About Coinbase

Coinbase is building the future of finance onchain. Our mission is to increase economic freedom by creating accessible, secure, and compliant infrastructure for the crypto economy. We are a remote-first company looking for people passionate about crypto, problem-solving, and building mission-critical systems.

About the Role

As a Backend Engineer in the Institutional Foundations team, you will help create the core infrastructure that powers Coinbase's institutional business — enabling thousands of financial institutions to participate securely in the crypto economy. From custody and staking to governance and web3 access, you’ll work on foundational systems that drive high-scale, high-security performance.

What You’ll Do

• Break down our existing monolithic Rails application into a modular microservice architecture.
• Design and scale robust backend systems with long-term maintainability in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate product vision into a tangible roadmap.
• Write clean, well-tested, production-grade code to serve institutional customers.

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Experience designing, scaling, and maintaining production services in a service-oriented architecture.
• Strong proficiency in writing maintainable and tested code.
• Passion for crypto, decentralization, and open financial systems.

Nice to Haves

• Experience working in fast-growing companies or startups.
• Familiarity with blockchain platforms like Ethereum or Bitcoin.
• Background in microservices and decomposing monoliths.
• Tech stack familiarity: Golang, Ruby, Docker, Rails, Sinatra, Postgres, MongoDB, Redshift.
• Experience with financial systems, crypto wallets, staking, or dApps.

Salary & Compensation

• Pay Range: $154,000 CAD
• Includes: Target bonus + equity + benefits (medical, dental, vision, etc.)

Equal Opportunity at Coinbase

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, and all qualified applicants are encouraged to apply regardless of race, gender, orientation, or background. If you require reasonable accommodations for a disability, contact [e-mail].

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Build critical infrastructure for the future of finance and help shape how institutions enter the crypto economy.

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