Job Description: Software Engineer, Backend – International Payments

Location: Remote (India)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Team: International Payments Engineering

About Coinbase

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are building the next-generation onchain financial system — rooted in the transparency, speed, and accessibility of blockchain technology. With millions of users globally and a reputation as a leading crypto platform, we’re focused on redefining how the world interacts with money.

We’re seeking individuals who are mission-driven, thrive under pressure, and push the boundaries of innovation. If you're excited by the idea of solving some of the toughest problems in global finance, welcome to Coinbase.

About the Role

As a Backend Software Engineer on the International Payments team, you will play a critical role in expanding Coinbase’s fiat on- and off-ramp capabilities around the world. You’ll work at the intersection of financial infrastructure and blockchain, collaborating across teams to launch reliable, high-performance services that improve how users convert between fiat and crypto.

You’ll help set new standards for how payment integrations are built, managed, and scaled — making a direct impact on Coinbase’s global expansion strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and maintain backend services in GoLang using gRPC, ensuring seamless integration with financial institutions and payment processors.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, infrastructure, compliance, and regional teams to deliver end-to-end features.
• Lead implementation of event-driven systems with strong performance, observability, and scalability.
• Contribute to design reviews and help define technical direction with a strong focus on code quality, security, and efficiency.
• Build reusable APIs and tools that support internal teams and third-party partners.
• Work across multiple time zones with global teammates, embracing a fully remote and collaborative culture.
• Stay on top of modern backend and cloud infrastructure practices (e.g., monitoring, CI/CD, performance profiling).
• Add positive energy to the team: take initiative, support peers, and contribute to our feedback culture.

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with 1+ year in GoLang and gRPC.
• Strong backend development experience including microservices, REST/gRPC APIs, and distributed systems.
• Proven experience integrating at least two third-party applications using Go.
• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform).
• Working knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases and event-driven architectures (Kafka, MQ, etc.).
• Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and infrastructure as code.

Nice to Have

• Experience with SaaS platforms like Salesforce, Amazon Connect, Sprinklr.
• Prior work with ETL pipelines, GraphQL, rate limiters, or caching systems.
• Knowledge of payment systems, banking APIs, or financial compliance workflows.

Why Join Coinbase

• 🌍 Global Impact: Build products used by millions to manage crypto and fiat transactions.
• 🧠 Challenging Work: Tackle mission-critical engineering problems in a fast-moving domain.
• ⚙️ Modern Tech Stack: Work with GoLang, Kubernetes, AWS, and other cutting-edge tools.
• 💼 Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere while being deeply connected to a global team.
• 💰 Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary, benefits, and equity options.
• 🧑‍⚖️ Inclusive Culture: We value diverse perspectives and are committed to equal opportunity hiring.

Ready to join a team redefining the financial system from the ground up? Apply now to start your journey with Coinbase.