Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a
massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we
build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial
system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone
who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and
blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is
eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege
of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep
leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the
company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture [https://www.coinbase.com/mission] is intense and isn’t for
everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in
their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person
participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites
are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and
alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
About the Role:
Coinbase is on a mission to become an "AI-Native" company by 2028, fundamentally
transforming how we operate across all functions. As an AI Growth Lead (in an
individual contributor capacity), you will drive AI adoption across Coinbase by
working within one or more AI Growth Pods — internal accelerators that partner
with non-engineering functions (e.g., Finance, HR, Legal, Operations, Marketing,
Security) to identify, prototype, and scale high-impact AI automation solutions.
You will serve as the AI Automation DRI (Directly Responsible Individual) for
your assigned pods, driving initiatives from ideation to initial implementation
and broader productionalization, while ensuring these solutions deliver tangible
ROI and pave the way for broader AI adoption. This role requires a unique blend
of strategic thinking, hands-on technical ability, and exceptional
cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do:
- Lead AI Opportunity Discovery: Partner with leaders and teams across the
organization to deeply understand workflows, identify pain points, and
uncover high-leverage opportunities for AI automation and efficiency gains.
Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI use cases.
- Design & Prototype AI Solutions: Apply advanced GenAI techniques, including
large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI, to rapidly design, build, and
iterate on functional prototypes (e.g., AI agents, custom copilots,
intelligent workflows) that address business needs. Write high-quality,
well-tested code in Python and Golang to support these solutions.
- Deploy Sustainable Solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
evolve prototypes into scalable, secure, production-grade AI solutions
aligned with long-term organizational goals.
- Act as an Internal Consultant & Accelerator: Provide expert guidance on AI
capabilities, responsible AI usage, prompt engineering best practices, and
strategic integration of AI into daily operations. Mentor team members on
design principles, coding standards, and AI productivity tools adoption.
- Drive Adoption & Enablement: Pilot new AI solutions with functional teams,
gather feedback, iterate on prototypes, and support adoption to ensure
demonstrable value and smooth transitions.
- Collaborate with Core AI Teams: Partner with central AI Platform and DevX
teams to leverage existing infrastructure, contribute to shared knowledge
bases, and ensure scalability and security of solutions.
- Ensure Responsible AI: Work with Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to
ensure all AI solutions adhere to strict security, privacy, and ethical
guidelines, especially for sensitive data and high-risk workflows.
- Measure & Communicate Impact: Define success metrics, track ROI, and
effectively communicate the value delivered by AI initiatives to
stakeholders.
- Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and experiment with emerging
AI models, tools, and industry best practices to bring cutting-edge solutions
to Coinbase.
What We're Looking For:
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Experience: 8+ years of experience in software engineering or a highly
analytical, operational, or technical role, with at least 1+ years focused on
applied AI, Generative AI, or intelligent automation.
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Deep AI & Automation Expertise:
- Strong understanding of LLM capabilities, limitations, and architectures
(e.g., RAG, agents, fine-tuning concepts).
- Hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms (e.g., enterprise LLMs
like Gemini/Claude, no-code/low-code automation platforms, agent
frameworks LangChain/LangGraph, Python).
- Proven ability to rapidly prototype and demonstrate working solutions.
- Background in AI/LLM infrastructure is a plus.
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Strong Software Engineering Skills:
- Proven expertise in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining
production services, with a strong understanding of microservices
architecture.
- Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code that meets customer
needs.
- Strong technical skills in system design, coding, and debugging complex
technical issues to enhance system reliability and scalability.
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Exceptional Business Acumen:
- Demonstrated ability to understand complex business processes and
translate them into technical requirements and AI opportunities.
- Strong ROI-driven mindset with experience quantifying business value from
technology initiatives.
- Familiarity with financial services, crypto, or high-growth tech
environments is a plus.
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Consulting & Influence Skills:
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to
articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and driving adoption of
new technologies or processes in a matrixed organization.
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Problem-Solving & Agility:
- Highly analytical and structured problem-solver, comfortable with
ambiguity and rapid iteration.
- Ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives and prioritize effectively
in a fast-paced environment.
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Collaboration & Risk Awareness:
- Experience working cross-functionally with legal, security, compliance,
and engineering teams.
- Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations
related to AI.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in a BizOps, Data Science, Data Engineering, or Product
Engineering role with a strong focus on automation.
- Prior experience building or implementing AI agents or advanced workflow
automation solutions.
- Active participation in the broader AI community (e.g., open-source
contributions, conference presentations).
Job ID: GPBE06US-AI
*Answers to crypto-related questions may be used to evaluate your onchain
experience
LI-Remote
Pay Transparency Notice: 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, and vision).
Pay Range:
$217,900—$217,900 CAD
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications
within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills
and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
COMMITMENT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex,
gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected
by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified
applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable
federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee
Rights [https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/WHD/legacy/files/eppac.pdf] and
the Know Your Rights notices
[https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf]
by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in
the E-Verify program [https://static-assets.coinbase.com/e-verify.pdf] in
certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals
with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a
disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at
accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and
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GLOBAL DATA PRIVACY NOTICE FOR JOB CANDIDATES AND APPLICANTS
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data
of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part
of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here
[https://www.coinbase.com/legal/applicant_privacy_notice]. By submitting your
application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as
required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are
agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here.
[https://www.coinbase.com/legal/application-arbitration-agreement]
AI DISCLOSURE
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning
technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants.
The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic
conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided
in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the
qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence
platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers
to fully focus on you as the candidate.
The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make
decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to
disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
