Coinbase · 3 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer, Fullstack (Developer - Stablecoin Payments)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$186K/yr - $219K/yr
5+ years expCoinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom in the world, and they are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their Stablecoin Payments team. The role involves designing and scaling systems for stablecoin-based payments and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance the utility of stablecoins in the global financial system.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
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
Preferred
Experience working with crypto or blockchain technologies is a strong plus—but not required
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
Benefits
Bonus eligibility
Equity eligibility
Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
Company
Coinbase
Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.46BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementDFJ GrowthTiger Global Management
2025-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $4.2M
2025-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
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Leadership Team
Brian Armstrong
CEO & Co-Founder
Alesia Haas
Chief Financial Officer
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