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contractSenior Software Engineer- Blockchain Platform (wallets, Liquidity & Bridging)
Coinbase · Remote - USA
Coinbase is a company operating in the cryptocurrency exchange and blockchain infrastructure space. This Senior Software Engineer role sits within the Wallets, Liquidity & Bridging team, focusing on the backend systems that facilitate the movement of digital assets across more than 55 blockchain protocols. The daily responsibilities involve designing and maintaining distributed services written in Go, specifically handling the lifecycle of on-chain transactions including construction, signing, broadcasting, and reconciliation. The role requires a strong focus on system reliability, scalability, and the decomposition of legacy architectures into modular microservices. Candidates will collaborate with cross-functional teams such as Trading and Custody to ensure seamless integration of wallet services. This position is well-suited for experienced backend engineers who have a background in distributed systems and possess practical knowledge of blockchain technologies like Ethereum, Bitcoin, or Solana. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a high-intensity, remote-first environment, capable of driving technical projects from initial design through to production, and committed to maintaining high standards for code quality and system availability.
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 . We're hiring a Senior Software Engineer to join the Wallets, Liquidity & Bridging team within the Platform organization. This team builds and operates the wallet systems, liquidity orchestration, and bridging infrastructure that power how Coinbase moves crypto assets across 55+ blockchain protocols for millions of users. You'll design and build the distributed backend systems that construct, sign, broadcast, and reconcile on-chain transactions, helping drive the next generation of wallet infrastructure with a focus on reliability, correctness, and multi-chain scalability. What you'll do: Own the design and delivery of backend services (Go) that power wallet operations, liquidity movements, and cross-chain bridging across custodial and non-custodial flows. Build and improve the distributed systems that manage transaction lifecycle, signing, broadcasting, and on-chain reconciliation across multiple blockchain protocols including Ethereum, Bitcoin, and Solana. Drive reliability and observability improvements for wallet services, contributing to incident response, post-mortems, and systemic fixes that strengthen Tier-0 system availability. Partner with Trading, Custody, Staking, and cross-platform teams to integrate wallet services with downstream products, defining clear contracts and resolving cross-team dependencies. Execute service decomposition and architecture improvements that break down legacy systems into modular, reusable platform services other teams can build on. Support engineering quality across the team through rigorous code reviews, design feedback, and sharing knowledge on architectural patterns and coding standards. Required Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with proficiency in Go and hands-on experience designing and operating service-oriented distributed systems. Demonstrated experience building, scaling, and maintaining production backend services with strict correctness and reliability requirements. Familiarity with blockchain technologies such as transaction construction, on-chain data indexing, or cross-chain integrations across protocols like Ethereum, Bitcoin, or Solana. Experience decomposing monolithic systems into scalable microservices or contributing to platform architecture that multiple teams depend on. Proven ability to collaborate across teams, communicate technical trade-offs clearly, and drive projects from design through production with autonomy. Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. Job #: P78321 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): $186,065 — $218,900 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 . Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice . US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes .
| Role | Senior Software Engineer- Blockchain Platform (wallets, Liquidity & Bridging) |
|---|---|
| Company | Coinbase |
| Location | Remote - USA |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-24 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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