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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform (Core AI Automation) - **Company:** Coinbase, Inc. - **Location:** Harrisburg, PA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $186,065.0 - $218,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Software Debugging, Industry Standard Architecture, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Productivity Software, Software Engineering, Delivery Pipeline, Large Language Models, Reliability of Systems, Backend, Code Testing, Virtual Agents, Software Coding, Docker, Golang, Microservices - **Published:** July 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F782C98F7D104E8E9BD6D1C96CF49C39/job/ ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience in software engineering. * Proven expertise in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, with a strong understanding of micro-services architecture. * Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code that meets customer needs. * Deep understanding of what high-quality code and software engineering processes look like, and the ability to foster an environment that promotes them. * Strong technical skills in system design and coding. * Passion for building an open financial system that unites the world. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a preference for open and transparent cultural practices. * 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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