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.
About the team
The Coinbase Canada team is focused on driving our operations and growth strategy across the country. We collaborate cross-functionally to launch features tailored to the Canadian market, run localized marketing campaigns, and ensure the Coinbase experience meets the expectations of Canadian users.
We aim to expand Coinbase’s presence in Canada by delivering impactful features and experiences designed for local users. From payment integrations to promotional efforts, our goal is to make Coinbase the platform of choice for Canadians entering the world of crypto. Compliance plays a key role in our work. The team is committed to identifying and mitigating risks that could affect the business, while continuously improving our processes to align with Canadian regulatory standards. Whether it's optimizing KYC flows or refining internal operations, we're building for long-term trust and sustainability in the Canadian market.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, implement, and maintain robust backend systems and APIs that power Coinbase products for Canadian users.
- Own the development of server-side features that directly drive revenue and enhance user experiences.
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to build scalable, end-to-end solutions.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and security in compliance with Canadian regulatory requirements.
- Solve complex, large-scale technical challenges related to distributed systems, databases, and microservices architecture.
- Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code that meets the needs of users and internal stakeholders.
What We Look for in You
- 2+ years of experience developing backend systems and APIs using languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
- Strong understanding of server-side architecture best practices, including performance optimization, security, scalability, and maintainability.
- Experience integrating with databases, caching layers, and other storage solutions.
- Proven ability to design and implement complex business logic in a reliable and efficient manner.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure, microservices, and containerized environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, Docker).
- Experience collaborating across product and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Commitment to writing high-quality, well-tested code that serves real customer needs.
Nice to Haves
- Experience as a Full Stack Developer.
- Fluency in both English and French.
- Comfortable with public speaking and participating in tech conferences.
- Experience with cryptocurrency, blockchain, or fintech platforms.
Req ID - GCBE04CA
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
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).
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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
