Staff Data Scientist at Coinbase

Staff Data Scientist

Remote USA

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom around the world, and we couldn’t do this without hiring the best people. We’re a group of hard-working overachievers who are deeply focused on building the future of finance and Web3 for our users across the globe, whether they’re trading, storing, staking or using crypto. Know those people who always lead the group project? That’s us.

There are a few things we look for across all hires we make at Coinbase, regardless of role or team. First, we look for candidates who will thrive in a culture like ours, where we default to trust, embrace feedback, and disrupt ourselves. Second, we expect all employees to commit to our mission-focused approach to our work. Most importantly, we seek people who are excited about crypto, because those are the folks who enjoy the intense moments in our sprint and recharge work culture. We’re a remote-first company looking to hire the absolute best talent all over the world.

Who you are:

• You’ve got positive energy. You’re optimistic about the future and determined to get there.
• You’re never tired of learning. You want to be a pro in bleeding edge tech like DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and Web 3.0.
• You appreciate direct communication. You’re both an active communicator and an eager listener – because let’s face it, you can’t have one without the other. You’re cool with candid feedback and see every setback as an opportunity to grow.
• You can pivot on the fly. Crypto is constantly evolving, so our priorities do, too. What you worked on last month may not be what you work on today, and that excites you. You’re not looking for a boring job.
• You have a “can do” attitude. Our teams create high-quality work on quick timelines. Owning a problem doesn’t scare you, but rather empowers you to take 100% responsibility for achieving our mission.
• You want to be part of a winning team. We’re stronger together, and you’re a person who embraces being pushed out of your comfort zone.

Data Science is an integral component of Coinbase’s product and decision making process: we work in partnership with Product, Engineering and Design to influence the roadmap and better understand our users. With a deep expertise in experimentation, analytics and advanced modeling, we produce insights which directly move the company’s bottom line.

Specifically, we’re looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join our Coinbase (CB) Wallet team. CB Wallet is our solution that allows individuals to custody their own crypto in a censorship resistant way. As a Staff level Data Scientist on this team, you’ll be working closely with multiple squads that are collectively working towards improving Wallet’s growth. Sample projects include building out growth models, creating and mapping input metrics to various squads, devising experimentation frameworks to measure incrementality, and utilizing blockchain data to unlock new product opportunities

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Devise testing plan to better understand key product metrics and inform product strategy.
• Act as a strategic partner to functional teams: initiate and execute deep analyses and models to help prioritize opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.
• Build new analytics and machine learning models that improve both our insights and the product directly.
• Measure business performance, develop / refine core metrics and create reporting to understand and monitor them.
• Synthesize data learnings into compelling stories and communicate them throughout Coinbase and to senior executives.
• Initiate, develop,and maintain data pipelines and data models with outstanding craftsmanship.

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

• BA / BS degree or equivalent practical experience. 8+ years relevant experience, or a PhD degree in related fields + 5 years.
• Demonstration of our core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.
• Understanding of statistical concepts and experience in applying them.
• Related, understanding of experimentation best practices and concepts (e.g., incrementality, cannibalization, etc.)
• Experience in data analyses using SQL.
• Experience in at least one programming language (preferably Python).
• Ability to independently create plans for analytics projects and a track record of overseeing large / complex analytical projects spanning multiple teams

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience working in crypto is a plus.
• Domain experience in product, marketing, growth, and/or other business analytics areas.

ID: G2462

Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$201,450—$237,000 USD

Benefits at Coinbase

• Medical Plan, Dental and Vision Plan with generous employee contributions
• Health Savings Account with company contributions each pay period
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness Stipend
• Mobile/Internet Reimbursement
• Remote-First Stipend
• Connections Stipend
• Volunteer Time Off
• Fertility Counseling and Benefits
• 18 weeks paid Parental Leave
• The option of getting paid in digital currency