Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger)

Coinbase Careers Page • $218K — $256K *

US-AnywhereRemote in United States

Finance & Insurance

8 - 10 years of experience

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Qualifications

8+ years in large-scale distributed systems, with expertise in backend programming (Go, Python, Java)
Experience designing high-availability, high-performance systems, particularly in ledgering or trading
Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers
Hands-on experience with Go, Kubernetes, and Postgres
Proficient in applying generative AI responsibly to improve workflows.

Responsibilities

Architect and build backend systems focused on performance and reliability for transaction processing
Drive strategic direction for complex cross-team projects involving engineering, product, and finance
Establish architectural standards and best practices for the engineering team
Mentor and guide senior engineers in technical decision-making
Collaborate with leadership to shape the team's technical roadmap and address scaling challenges
Integrate AI in engineering practices to enhance system performance and efficiency.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) contributions
Equity and bonus eligibility

Full Job Description

As a Staff Engineer on the FinHub - Ledger team within the Platform group, you'll own the architectural direction of Coinbase's core ledgering systems that process billions of transactions. This team builds the foundational infrastructure that powers financial accuracy and reliability across the company. You'll make critical technical decisions, drive platform improvements, and lead high-impact cross-functional projects that define how we build scalable, highly available systems at Coinbase's growing scale.

What you'll do:

Architect and build foundational backend systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability across ledgering and transaction processing infrastructure
Drive strategic technical direction for complex, cross-team initiatives spanning engineering, product, and finance
Establish and evolve platform best practices, frameworks, and architectural standards that raise the quality bar for the broader engineering organization
Provide deep technical mentorship, guide design decisions, and develop senior engineers across the team
Shape the team's technical roadmap by collaborating with engineering leadership to identify high-leverage investments and anticipate scaling bottlenecks
Embed AI into engineering and operational practices to drive system improvements and workflow efficiency

Required skills and experience:

8+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production, with deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architecture
Proven track record designing highly available, high-performance systems, including experience with ledgering, trading systems, or high-precision transaction processing
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Hands-on experience with technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, and Postgres, with the ability to anticipate scaling bottlenecks and drive proactive architectural improvements
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Pay Transparency Notice:Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):

$218,025-$256,500 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

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