Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger)

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Role Overview

Coinbase is hiring a Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger). This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote - USA. Part of Coinbase's Backend hiring, posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.

Salary Context

Salary is not disclosed in this posting. Market median for Staff-level Backend roles is $200k-$262k (based on 43 comparable listings). Many employers share specifics during the interview process or after an initial screen.

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Job description

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.

As a Staff Engineer on the FinHub - Ledger team within the Platform group, you'll own the architectural direction of Coinbase's core ledgering systems that process billions of transactions. This team builds the foundational infrastructure that powers financial accuracy and reliability across the company. You'll make critical technical decisions, drive platform improvements, and lead high-impact cross-functional projects that define how we build scalable, highly available systems at Coinbase's growing scale.

What you’ll do:

Architect and build foundational backend systems with a focus on performance, scalability, and reliability across ledgering and transaction processing infrastructure
Drive strategic technical direction for complex, cross-team initiatives spanning engineering, product, and finance
Establish and evolve platform best practices, frameworks, and architectural standards that raise the quality bar for the broader engineering organization
Provide deep technical mentorship, guide design decisions, and develop senior engineers across the team
Shape the team's technical roadmap by collaborating with engineering leadership to identify high-leverage investments and anticipate scaling bottlenecks
Embed AI into engineering and operational practices to drive system improvements and workflow efficiency

Required skills and experience:

8+ years building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production, with deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architecture
Proven track record designing highly available, high-performance systems, including experience with ledgering, trading systems, or high-precision transaction processing
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives, mentor engineers, and translate complex technical concepts into clear, actionable solutions for technical and non-technical stakeholders
Hands-on experience with technologies such as Go, Kubernetes, and Postgres, with the ability to anticipate scaling bottlenecks and drive proactive architectural improvements
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

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):

$218,025—$256,500 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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger) position at Coinbase?

Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Coinbase. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.

Is the Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger) role at Coinbase remote?

Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote - USA, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.

What does a Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger) at Coinbase earn?

Coinbase has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.

When was the Staff Software Engineer, Backend - FinHub (Ledger) role at Coinbase posted?

This role was posted on July 23, 2026 (today). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.

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