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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform (Payment Rails) - **Company:** Coinbase, Inc. - **Location:** Denver, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $186,065.0 - $218,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Relational Databases, Distributed Systems, Payment Systems, Performance Tuning, Blockchain, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Backend, Build Management, Low Latency, Ethereum, Software Coding - **Published:** July 29, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/961D5F073440449584D026F61CE60358/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in backend software engineering, with demonstrated experience building high-volume, low-latency distributed systems. * Strong coding skills in Go (preferred) or similar languages, with solid understanding of relational databases, transactions, and data consistency. * Experience designing and operating production services at scale-including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and performance optimization. * Deep understanding of distributed systems, APIs, and system design principles-you can decompose complex problems into well-structured, service-oriented architectures. * Proven ability to collaborate across teams and functions, driving alignment with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. * You're passionate about building an open financial system that brings the world together. * 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. Nice to haves: * Experience with payment systems, banking integrations, or financial infrastructure (e.g., ACH, SWIFT, SEPA, card networks, payment processors). * Experience with blockchain technology, stablecoins, or crypto payment flows. * You've gone through rapid growth at a company (from startup to mid-size) and understand the challenges of scaling systems and teams. * Crypto-forward experience, including familiarity with onchain activity such as interacting with Ethereum addresses, using ENS, and engaging with dApps or blockchain-based services. ## Description * Design and build scalable payment systems that process millions of transactions daily-developing APIs, services, and integrations that power deposits, withdrawals, and fund transfers across multiple payment methods and rails. * Own backend services end-to-end from architecture through production-writing high-quality, well-tested code and operating services that must be correct, auditable, and reliable in a real-time financial environment. * Partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, Compliance, and Finance to translate complex payment requirements into robust, scalable technical solutions that balance speed, safety, and regulatory compliance. * Drive technical vision and execution by working with engineers, product managers, and senior leadership to shape the long-term roadmap for Payment Rails-identifying opportunities to improve reliability, reduce latency, and scale our systems. * Integrate with internal and external partners including banking systems, payment processors, and teams across Coinbase (e.g., FinHub, Ledger, Risk) to ensure seamless money movement across the platform. * Contribute to engineering excellence by mentoring teammates, participating in design reviews, and helping build a strong, inclusive, and high-performing engineering culture., Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. 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