Senior Software Engineer, Data Layer
Coinbase · Remote - USA
About this role
**Senior Software Engineer, Data Layer** **About the Role** As a Senior Software Engineer on the Data Layer team within the Platform group, you'll shape the API (GraphQL) platform that connects every client application to Coinbase's backend services, handling the majority of user traffic across Consumer, Base, and Institutional products. **What You'll Do** • Own and deliver projects end to end, from scoping and system design through implementation, rollout, and production validation • Design and build high-reliability, low-latency systems serving millions of users • Build and improve the API framework and tooling that hundreds of engineers depend on • Drive operational excellence across T0 services: own SLOs, improve observability, and lead incident response • Partner cross-functionally with product engineering teams to design API schemas and support service launches • Set the technical bar through code and design reviews, mentor engineers, and contribute to architectural direction **Required Skills and Experience** • 5+ years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated ownership of complex, production-grade distributed systems • Deep proficiency in backend languages (Go, Java, or similar) with hands-on experience designing microservices and API platforms • Track record of delivering projects end to end in environments where reliability and performance are non-negotiable • Experience decomposing complex systems into clean APIs and abstractions adopted by multiple teams • Ability to align technical decisions with cross-functional stakeholders • Responsible use of generative AI to drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency **Compensation** Base salary: $186,065 – $218,900 USD (varies by location) Total compensation includes equity, bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)) **Company Culture** Coinbase is a remote-first company with quarterly in-person working sessions. We're uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom and maintain a high bar for excellence.
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