Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Staking API)

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Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on both backend and smart contract development.
• Mastery of Golang, Solidity, and TypeScript; familiar with Ruby is a plus.
• Experience in smart contract engineering and their interactions with off chain systems.
• Experience with integrating backend APIs with open source SDKs.
• Familiarity with different testing frameworks, patterns, and experience with writing unit and integration tests.
• Knowledge of Onchain to backend system interaction best practices to ensure a smooth staking experience.
• Understanding of Onchain security best practices and experience with implementing secure coding practices for financial systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to find elegant solutions to complex challenges in the crypto staking space.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Passion for Onchain/Web3 and understanding of blockchain technologies, particularly Ethereum and EVM-compatible chains.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain highly interactive, responsive, and user-friendly services with focus on developer ergonomic for Coinbase Staking using Golang, TypeScript, and Solidity.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate our SDK with APIs and smart contracts for seamless staking.
• Implement new features, enhancements, and optimizations to drive the growth and success of Coinbase Staking.
• Optimize developer ergonomics, ensuring a smooth developer experience.
• Develop and maintain reusable, modular, and well-documented public SDKs.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex on and off chain issues.
• Collaborate with external and internal developers to implement an intuitive experience.
• Contribute to the development of our design system and smart contract best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality standards.