Staff Backend Architect for Ledgering Platforms (Equity)

Coinbase; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Equity

Bonus

Job summary

Coinbase is seeking a senior backend architect to own the architectural direction of core ledgering systems and to build foundational backend infrastructure for transaction processing.

You will drive strategic technical initiatives, establish platform standards, and provide deep technical mentorship to senior engineers across teams. The role emphasizes high-performance distributed systems, cloud-native design, and leadership in cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience building large-scale distributed systems.
• Expertise in Go, Python, or Java.
• Proven experience with Kubernetes and Postgres.

Responsibilities

• Own the architectural direction of core ledgering systems and build foundational backend infrastructure.
• Drive strategic technical initiatives and establish platform standards.
• Provide deep technical mentorship to senior engineers.

Skills

Backend Programming

Go

Python

Java

Distributed Systems

Cloud-native Architecture

Ledgering

Transaction Processing

Kubernetes

Postgres

System Architecture

Generative AI

Scalability

High Availability

Technical Mentorship

Cross-functional Leadership

Tools

Kubernetes

Postgres

Job description

Coinbase is seeking a senior backend architect to own the architectural direction of core ledgering systems and to build foundational backend infrastructure for transaction processing.

You will drive strategic technical initiatives, establish platform standards, and provide deep technical mentorship to senior engineers across teams. The role emphasizes high-performance distributed systems, cloud-native design, and leadership in cross-functional initiatives.