This role is designed for a heavyweight backend leader with at least 10 years of experience, specifically within Large-Scale Distributed Systems and FinTech. Yo
Work type: remote
Location: Remote - USA
Salary: $253,895 – $298,700/yr
Type: Full-time
This role is designed for a heavyweight backend leader with at least 10 years of experience, specifically within Large-Scale Distributed Systems and FinTech. You should be a "heavy hitter" in the payments or traditional finance space, capable of architecting systems that process upwards of $500M monthly. This isn't just a coding role; it's a "North Star" position requiring high-level technical strategy and a track record of mentoring senior engineers through complex, high-stakes infrastructure changes. The compensation package is a major draw, with a base salary reaching up to **$298,700**, plus bonus and equity. While the role is **fully remote (USA)**, it offers an "intense" high-performance culture suited for those who thrive under pressure. You’ll get to work on high-impact consumer products like credit cards, staking, and global payments, balancing the stability of established financial systems with the innovation of onchain technology. **You might be a good fit if you:** * **Have FinTech Scars:** You’ve built mission-critical systems where reconciliation, funds flow, and 100% accuracy are non-negotiable. * **Are a Technical Strategist:** You enjoy defining long-term engineering visions and driving architectural cohesion across multiple product lines. * **Thrive in High-Intensity Environments:** You prefer a fast-paced, feedback-heavy culture over a standard 9-to-5. * **Master the Stack:** You are proficient with (or willing to master) Go, Temporal, Kubernetes, and MongoDB.
Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our [work culture](https://www.coinbase.com/mission) is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Join Coinbase's Financial Services & Loyalty (FS&L) team to build Trade-Fi utility using blockchain advantages. FS&L is responsible for high-impact products like payments, credit card, on-chain borrowing and lending, staking, and CB One subscription, serving millions of users.
We're looking for a deeply technical leader to define the North Star engineering vision for diver FS&L, drive architectural cohesion across our diverse product suite, and ensure our high-throughput systems are scalable and reliable. You will lead multi-quarter, cross-organizational initiatives and be a critical mentor to other senior engineers.
## What You'll Be Doing
Pay Transparency Notice:Depending on your work location, the target annual basesalary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$253,895—$298,700 USD
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.