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CoinbaseEngineering - BackendRemote

Software Engineer, CDP - Foundations

Remote - USAFull-timeMid-Level$152,405 – $179,300
Posted Sep 29, 2026Deadline: Nov 21, 2026
Job SnapshotActively hiring
LocationRemote - USA
Job typeFull-time
Salary$152,405 – $179,300
DeadlineNov 21, 2026

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Experience level
Mid-Level
Work style
Remote
Visa sponsorship
Not specified
Salary
$152,405 – $179,300
Key skills
KYC

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What you'll own

You’ll own the design, implementation, and operation of scalable backend microservices and both internal and customer‑facing APIs for the CDP Foundations platform, driving features from code to production and handling on‑call duties.

What they're looking for

2+ years of production backend experience in microservices, proven API design skills, familiarity with observability/monitoring tools, clear technical communication, and responsible use of generative AI tools.

Why this role matters

The role builds the core infrastructure that lets partners and their customers securely access Coinbase’s crypto services, a foundational piece of the company’s mission to expand economic freedom.

Best suited to

A self‑motivated engineer who thrives in an intense, high‑bar environment, enjoys end‑to‑end delivery, collaborative code reviews, and tackling operational excellence in a fast‑moving fintech setting.

Fintech requirements

Visa sponsorship: No
Work arrangement: remote

About this role

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase.

As a Software Engineer on the CDP Foundations team within the Developer group, you'll build the core platform capabilities that enable businesses to launch and scale crypto products. The CDP Foundations team's three pods, Portal and Platform Services, Custodial Foundations, and Fully Disclosed Onboarding and Eligibility, own the foundational experiences and primitives spanning the developer portal, shared customer services, custodial accounts and taxes, and KYC/KYB onboarding and eligibility APIs. You'll design and ship the backend services and APIs that make it easier for partners and their customers to securely access Coinbase's crypto infrastructure.

What you'll do:

  • Build, deploy, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing backend services in a microservices and distributed architecture
  • Define internal and customer-facing APIs that serve as the building blocks for CDP, prioritizing clean design and a high-quality developer experience
  • Lead end-to-end delivery of features from implementation through deployment and monitoring
  • Strengthen operational excellence across the team by proactively addressing technical debt and driving improvements in reliability and observability
  • Participate in code reviews and on-call rotation, lead incident response, and foster a team environment that welcomes constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards

Required Skills and Experience:

  • 2+ years of professional experience building and maintaining production backend services in a microservices or distributed systems environment
  • Experience designing and shipping internal or customer-facing APIs with a focus on high-quality developer experience and clean interface design
  • Familiarity deploying and testing in microservice ecosystems, including structured observability and monitoring tooling
  • Proven ability to communicate technical trade-offs clearly in writing and in live discussions with cross-functional partners
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
  • Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human‑in‑the‑loop practices to deliver business‑ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality.

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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):
$152,405—$179,300 USD
  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
  • Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
  • US Applicants: View Employee Rights, Know Your Rights, and E-Verify Notice of Participation.
  • Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial.
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