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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Platform (Payment Rails)

- **Company:** Coinbase, Inc.
- **Location:** Little Rock, AR, 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 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3336267431&tx=KP7575FFQ&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## 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.


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