Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Transfers)
Core
Architect and lead the distributed systems powering crypto and fiat fund movements across Coinbase, ensuring high reliability and scalability for millions of customers.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend, Distributed Systems)
Builds
High-scale distributed financial platforms for fund transfers across crypto and fiat rails
Domain
Fintech, Cryptocurrency, High-Frequency Financial Systems
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Backend programming (Go, Ruby, Python, Java), Cloud-native patterns, System design, Cross-functional leadership, Mentorship, Financial system integrity
Preferred skills
Generative AI integration, Scaling bottlenecks identification, Architectural pattern establishment
Technologies
Go, Ruby, Python, Java, Cloud-native frameworks
Responsibilities
Own technical architecture for fund movement systems, Lead cross-team engineering initiatives, Drive backend infrastructure evolution, Establish engineering standards and code review practices, Mentor engineers on system design and distributed systems best practices
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic leadership
