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 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.
This is a 12-week internship during summer 2026.
Coinbase is seeking software engineer interns to join our team to build out the next generation of crypto-forward products and features. You will solve unique, large scale, highly complex technical problems, bridging the constraints posed by web-scale applications and blockchain technology. You will help build the next generation of systems to make cryptocurrency accessible to everyone across the globe, operating real-time applications with high frequency, low latency updates, and managing the most secure, dockerized infrastructure running in the cloud.
You will have the opportunity to specify your top team choice within the Product Group org (Base, Developer, Consumer, Institutional, Platform) or the Core Group org (Security, EAA). Please carefully review the team descriptions below and select the group that most aligns with your interests and goals, as your application will be primarily considered for this team.
Product Group Teams (internship location = San Francisco):
- Base is Coinbase’s Ethereum Layer 2 network, built on the open-source OP Stack in collaboration with Optimism. It’s secure, low-cost, and developer-friendly, designed to scale the crypto economy. As a Base engineer, you’ll create seamless integrations, fiat onramps, and tools that connect developers to 108M+ users and $100B+ in assets.
- Consumer is building the easiest and fastest way to access crypto through the Coinbase retail app. With a focus on becoming the #1 self-custody wallet, our products include the Coinbase app, advanced trade, dApps, and staking—paving the way for the future of Onchain.
- Developer team empowers builders in crypto with tools like Wallet-as-a-Service (WaaS) and Coinbase Cloud. WaaS offers API-based access to multiple blockchain networks, while Coinbase Cloud delivers Web3 APIs, services, and infrastructure to power the next generation of software. Join us to work on cutting-edge technology and shape the future of crypto development.
- Institutional powers Coinbase’s business for thousands of large financial institutions, enabling secure custody of digital assets and participation in the crypto economy. From staking and governance to Onchain gateways, we build scalable platforms, cutting-edge crypto technologies, and user-friendly interfaces across web, mobile, and browser extensions.
- Platform creates the scalable, compliant, and trusted systems that underpin Coinbase’s products, ensuring a seamless and high-quality experience for users. With teams like Identity, FinHub, and Payments, Platform engineers work on foundational systems that maximize efficiency, enable innovation across the company, and leverage machine learning to drive intelligent automation and decision-making.
Core Teams (internship location = New York City):
- Security is central to Coinbase’s mission and a key advantage as we scale. As a Security Platform Engineering intern, you’ll work in a high-impact, fast-paced environment, building solutions for critical security, compliance, and privacy needs. Our team safeguards Coinbase by designing platforms like the Workforce IAM Platform, enhancing employee access, and strengthening security oversight. If you’re passionate about tackling complex challenges and driving innovation, this is your chance to protect the future of crypto.
- Enterprise Applications and Architecture (EAA) builds innovative platforms to enhance user and employee experiences. EAA Software Engineers work on cutting-edge solutions that prioritize customer-first approaches, improve agent productivity, and leverage automation to drive efficiency. Key responsibilities include developing tools for seamless customer support, HR tools, and compliance, ensuring Coinbase delivers world-class service.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Write high quality, well tested code to meet the needs of your customers
- Work on projects with engineers, designers, product managers, and senior leadership to help turn our product and technical vision into a tangible roadmap
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Have programming experience (in a class, for fun, at a job) -- most of our systems are written in Golang, JavaScript, and Ruby but experience with any is not a strict requirement
- Enjoy thinking about how people interact with products and building experiences that users love
- Self-motivated and committed to personal growth
- Approach problems with positive energy
Nice to haves:
- Currently pursuing a degree or certificate in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics or a related discipline
- Have experience working with Golang, MongoDB, AWS, Docker, Postgres, Ruby, and Rails
- Have experience developing React Native mobile apps
Job #: GETR00SN26
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.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
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AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
