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# Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Transfers)

- **Company:** Coinbase, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Audit Trail, Cloud Engineering, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Ruby, System Availability, Generative AI, Backend, Golang
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25303_ec1de9524d7b7e71b395c8a7c9f9fe00

## About the Role

Own the architecture and evolution of high-scale systems that move crypto and fiat funds, improving correctness, reliability, and scalability. Lead cross-functional initiatives, establish engineering standards, and mentor engineers across the organization.

Requirements: Requires 8+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems, deep backend programming and cloud-native architecture expertise, and experience with financial or similarly high-reliability systems. Candidates should have led technical initiatives and mentored engineers, and use generative AI responsibly with human oversight.

Key Skills: Distributed Systems, Backend Programming, Go, Ruby, Python, Java, Cloud-Native Architecture, System Design, Scalability, High Availability, Transaction Integrity, Idempotency, Auditability, Technical Leadership, Mentoring, Generative AI