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Software Engineer- Money Movement

Coinbase
Location
Remote - Canada
Posted
12 days ago
Department
Engineering - Backend
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 2+ years of software engineering experience building and operating backend systems, ideally in fintech, payments, or crypto
  • Proficiency in backend languages (e.g., Go, Java) and cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP)
  • Experience integrating with or building on blockchain or crypto technologies such as stablecoins, on-chain payments, or smart contract platforms (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Base)
  • Track record of serving as DRI for technical projects, driving end-to-end delivery from system design through production deployment
  • Demonstrated ability to write technical design documents and communicate architecture trade-offs to product and engineering stakeholders
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
What the job really is

As a Software Engineer on the Money Movement team at Coinbase, you will design and build backend systems that facilitate stablecoin-based payments. Your role will involve owning projects from design to deployment, collaborating with various teams to create scalable solutions, and improving system performance and reliability. You will also contribute to the engineering quality through code reviews and architectural best practices.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary range: $154,000 CAD
  • Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, and vision)
Things to weigh
  • Remote-first but not remote-only; expect quarterly in-person sessions
  • High accountability and intense work environment may not suit everyone
  • No specific mention of career development opportunities or training
  • Application limit of 3 submissions within a 6-month period
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