Senior Staff Software Engineer - Blockchain Platform
Core
Define technical vision and architecture for the infrastructure connecting Coinbase products to the broader crypto economy, including nodes, indexers, wallets, and orchestration systems.
Role type
Senior Staff Software Engineer (Blockchain Platform)
Builds
Nodes, indexers, wallet systems, liquidity primitives, and asset identifier systems for 60+ blockchain networks and 300+ tokens.
Domain
Cryptocurrency / Blockchain Infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Blockchain protocol expertise (EVM, Solana, Bitcoin, L2s), high-throughput transaction system design, large-scale multi-team architectural leadership, AI/agent-based automation for operational efficiency, financial precision engineering
Preferred skills
Staking infrastructure, bridging protocols, tokenization systems, generative AI application
Technologies
EVM chains, Solana, Bitcoin, L2s
Responsibilities
Define multi-quarter technical strategy for blockchain platform; Architect and evolve core platform infrastructure; Lead end-to-end design of large cross-team architectural initiatives; Drive engineering standards for correctness, security, and reliability; Own data-driven reliability improvements; Represent platform in executive forums
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with strategy & mentorship