Backend Software Engineer (Java, API)
About The Company
Coinbase is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange and financial technology company committed to increasing economic freedom worldwide. As a remote-first organization, Coinbase fosters an innovative and dynamic environment where talented professionals collaborate to build the future of finance. The company emphasizes a high-performance culture, encouraging employees to challenge the status quo and push their limits. Coinbase values diversity, inclusion, and integrity, providing a platform for individuals passionate about transforming financial services through cutting-edge technology. The organization offers comprehensive benefits, a collaborative workspace, and opportunities for professional growth, making it an ideal place for those eager to make a significant impact in the digital economy.
About The Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our Core Automation team within the Platform group. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for architecting and developing Agentic AI systems that revolutionize how Coinbase manages compliance, customer support, and operational processes. Your work will involve designing intelligent agents, orchestration frameworks, and measurement systems that enable scalable, reliable, and customer-centric automation solutions. You will lead the technical direction for production AI systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate innovative ideas into tangible products. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of AI-driven financial services, ensuring that Coinbase remains at the forefront of technological innovation in the industry.
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in software engineering, with a proven track record of designing and deploying distributed systems
- Extensive experience working with large language models (LLMs) and AI/ML applications in production environments
- Deep understanding of API design, orchestration layers, and evaluation frameworks for agentic AI systems
- Knowledge of grounding, hallucination reduction, and building safety guardrails for AI models
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineering teams and drive strategic technical initiatives
- Experience with measuring and improving AI system reliability and performance
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or similar, and familiarity with cloud platforms and distributed computing
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop Agentic AI systems to automate compliance, customer support, and operational workflows
- Design foundational APIs and measurement frameworks to ensure AI agents are relevant, reliable, and customer-focused
- Lead the technical strategy for distributed AI systems, defining architecture patterns and strategic roadmaps in partnership with engineering leadership
- Create reusable primitives and orchestration solutions to enable scalable AI automation across multiple domains
- Mentor and guide engineers on best practices for AI system design, coding standards, and production readiness, especially for large language models
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement, test, and refine AI-driven automation solutions
- Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI/ML and incorporate innovative approaches into product development
Benefits
- Competitive salary aligned with experience and location
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching
- Equity and bonus opportunities
- Flexible remote work arrangements and quarterly in-person “surges” for team collaboration
- Professional development programs and continuous learning opportunities
- Generous paid time off and wellness initiatives