Joblaze summary

In this role, the Staff Software Engineer will focus on developing AI workflows that enhance code quality and streamline the software development process for Coinbase's Institutional Product Group. Key skills include extensive experience with AI-driven developer tools and proficiency in backend languages like Java or Python, particularly in high-stakes financial environments. This position is ideal for seasoned engineers with a strong background in AI integration and a collaborative mindset, as they will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions.

Joblaze insights

Listed yesterday — first seen on Joblaze November 10, 2026. Last confirmed on Coinbase's careers page November 10, 2026.
Salary band is above the typical range for AI/ML roles (median ~$189,308).
Starts above 34% of 90 comparable staff ai/ml roles in United States that list Python we track (median $230,000 across 37 companies). See Python salary trends
Python appears in 46.7% of 274 comparable staff ai/ml roles in United States; LangGraph appears in 0.4% of 274 comparable staff ai/ml roles in United States.

Quick facts

Is the Staff Software Engineer, AI Developer Productivity role remote?: Yes — Coinbase lists this as a fully remote position.
What's the salary range?: Coinbase lists $218,025–$256,500 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 8 years of relevant experience for this Staff Software Engineer, AI Developer Productivity role.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, Go, Java, LangChain, LangGraph, Python.
What seniority level is this role?: Coinbase targets staff-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Staff Software Engineer, AI Developer Productivity role at Coinbase.

From the original posting

Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase, we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” Learn more about working at Coinbase.

As a founding Staff Software Engineer on the AI Developer Productivity within the Institutional Product Group, you'll build and roll out agentic AI workflows that transform how Institutional engineers write, review, and ship code. This team is aligned with Coinbase's AI developer tooling vision but dedicated to the unique needs of Institutional's trading, custody, and financial infrastructure systems. You'll own the design and delivery of AI-powered capabilities that drive continuous code improvement, accelerate development cycles, and raise the quality bar across one of Coinbase's most critical product groups.

What you’ll do:

Own the architecture and delivery of agentic AI workflows for continuous code improvement, including automated refactoring, test generation, and proactive bug detection tailored to Institutional systems
Build developer productivity tooling that integrates LLM-powered agents into the Institutional engineering workflow, from code review through deployment
Partner with Platform's AI and DevX teams to align on shared infrastructure while customizing capabilities for Institutional's unique reliability, security, and regulatory requirements
Drive adoption of AI-assisted development practices across Institutional engineering, measuring impact on velocity, code quality, and developer satisfaction
Shape technical standards and best practices for human-AI collaborative development within the Institutional org, ensuring safe and governed use of AI agents in high-stakes financial systems

Required skills and experience:

8+ years of software engineering experience with at least 2 years building AI/LLM-powered developer tools, agentic workflows, or code automation systems
Proven track record of designing and shipping production-grade systems that integrate LLMs or AI agents into software development lifecycles (e.g., code generation, automated review, CI/CD automation)
Deep fluency in Java, Python, Go, or similar backend languages, with hands-on experience building and orchestrating AI agent frameworks (e.g., LangChain, LangGraph, or custom agent architectures)
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally with platform, infrastructure, and product teams to deliver tooling adopted by hundreds of engineers
Familiarity with financial systems, high-reliability engineering, or regulated environments where correctness, auditability, and security are non-negotiable
Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Position ID: P78763

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Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)).

$218,025—$256,500 USD

Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Staff Software Engineer, AI Developer Productivity

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