Senior Staff Software Engineer, Solana Staking Protocol
About the role
About Coinbase
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system. Staking is central to this mission — it enables anyone to participate in securing blockchain networks and earn rewards for doing so. Coinbase operates one of the largest Solana staking operations in the world, managing a validator fleet that represents approximately 9.25% of all staked SOL.
The Role
We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to serve as Coinbase's Solana Staking Protocol CTO — the definitive technical authority on all things Solana staking across the company. This role combines deep Solana protocol mastery with strategic technical leadership to shape Coinbase's Solana staking trajectory for years to come.
You will own the technical strategy across validator operations, staking integrations, and protocol evolution — partnering directly with engineering leadership, product teams, and external ecosystem players including the Solana Foundation. You will represent Coinbase on the world stage as a recognized Solana expert, speaking at conferences, engaging with the validator community, and influencing protocol direction.
What You'll Do
- Define Solana staking technical strategy and architecture
- Serve as the go-to expert for any Solana staking technical decision, from runtime-level optimizations to cross-product integration strategy
- Partner with engineering, product, and external ecosystem stakeholders
- Represent Coinbase as a recognized Solana expert at conferences and in the community
Culture
Our culture is intense and demanding. We seek someone passionate about our mission who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology, eager to leave their mark on the world, and who relishes working with high caliber colleagues. We expect team members to actively seek feedback and run towards solving the company's hardest problems.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, in-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.