Senior Backend Software Engineer (Developer - Foundations)

Overview Join the Coinbase Developer Platform (CDP) team, where we're transforming the development landscape for onchain technology. Our mission is to streamline onchain development, making it accessible and trustworthy for a million developers. We focus on creating powerful API and SDK products for essential developer tools, including wallets, paymaster solutions, staking, stablecoins, and onchain data services. As a small, agile team within Coinbase, we foster a fast-paced environment that values ownership and prioritizes developer satisfaction. In this role, you will lead engineering initiatives for an innovative agentic payments protocol, paving the way for unparalleled economic value on the internet. Your expertise in blockchain transactions, APIs, and developer experience will be vital as you contribute to open standards, develop backend APIs, and create client SDKs. Responsibilities Develop open protocols for internet agentic payments. Collaborate with internal teams to enhance CDP offerings. Create server and client libraries that deliver an exceptional developer experience. What We Look for in You (Qualifications) Experience constructing blockchain transactions with frameworks such as Viem, Web3py, Allow, or go-ethereum. Proven track record of shipping and scaling TypeScript and Go services in production environments. At least 3 years of industry experience as a software developer. Nice to Have Understanding of EVM or SVM blockchains. Experience in building open-source libraries. Familiarity with AI agents and LLMs. Experience taking projects from conception to implementation. Position and Compensation Position ID: GDBE05US Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position varies by location. Full-time offers from Coinbase include a target bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits (including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)). Pay Range: $180,065 - $218,900 USD Application and Equal Opportunity Please note that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to thoroughly assess how your skills align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity: Coinbase values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by law. Coinbase will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws. Coinbase is dedicated to accommodating individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the employment process, please contact us to share your request and contact information. Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates: Depending on your location, the GDPR and CCPA may regulate our management of applicant data. Our full notice regarding data processing in line with these regulations is available. By submitting your application, you agree to our use and processing of your data as required.