Senior Backend Engineer
Coinbase- Full Time
- Senior (5 to 8 years)
Candidates should possess 6+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally with Go (Golang) or similar performant backend languages, and a proven ability to design and implement scalable, production-grade systems in a cloud-native environment. They should have a deep understanding of API architecture, distributed systems, and database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), along with comfort leading backend projects from concept to deployment and a strong advocate for clean code, testing, documentation, and best practices in version control (Git).
The Staff Backend Engineer will design and architect scalable backend systems that drive high-performance user experiences, build and maintain robust APIs and backend services, develop complex server-side logic to integrate blockchain technologies and handle high-throughput data flows and transactions, implement real-time monitoring and alerting systems, lead backend efforts across the entire development lifecycle, collaborate with frontend, mobile, and product teams, oversee database design, management, and optimization, document system architecture, APIs, and processes, ensure secure and efficient handling of user data and interactions, and contribute to technical strategy and mentor junior team members.
Creates blockchain-based digital collectibles and games
Dapper Labs creates digital experiences using blockchain technology, focusing on digital collectibles and gaming. Their products allow users to collect, trade, and interact with unique digital assets. Notable offerings include CryptoKitties, where users breed digital cats, and Cheeze Wizards, a battle royale game. They also partnered with LaLiga for LaLiga Golazos, a platform for football fans to collect digital memorabilia, and Disney Pinnacle, which features digital pin trading for Disney fans. Dapper Labs generates revenue through direct sales of digital assets and transaction fees from trades, fostering an active community. The company prioritizes security and decentralization, ensuring users truly own their digital assets, while also supporting the professional growth of its team. Dapper Labs aims to blend blockchain technology with digital entertainment, providing unique experiences for collectors and gamers.