Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Stablecoin Payments)

Coinbase Developer Platform; United States; Remote; USD 186,000 - 219,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cryptocurrency platform is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Stablecoin Payments team. You will design and scale systems for payments, collaborate cross-functionally, and mentor junior engineers. Ideal candidates have extensive backend experience and a passion for crypto. Competitive salary range of $186,005 - $218,900, along with equity and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility

Equity eligibility

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering.
• Experience in building large-scale backend systems.
• Product-minded approach to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain backend systems for stablecoin transactions.
• Drive projects from design to production.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to team culture.

Skills

Backend technologies (e.g., Go, Java)

Distributed systems knowledge

Collaboration skills

Tools

AWS

GCP

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Developer - Stablecoin Payments). We build API and SDK products for developers like wallets, paymaster, staking, stablecoins, onchain data, and more. Join Coinbase’s Stablecoin Payments team to help build the future of global finance. We're developing the core infrastructure for stablecoin-based payments—enabling fast, secure, and scalable money movement worldwide. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll design and scale systems that power deposits, withdrawals, and third-party payments across Coinbase products like Retail, Exchange, Prime, and Custody. You’ll lead high-impact projects, integrate new blockchains, and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring stablecoin utility to businesses of all sizes.

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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience working with crypto or blockchain technologies is a strong plus—but not required.
• 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.

Nice to have

• 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.

Pay and notices

Job #: GDBE05US

*Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain experience.

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).

Pay Range: $186,005 - $218,900 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.