Senior Applied Scientist

Are you ready to unlock your potential and take on challenging opportunities? At Coinbase, we are driven by a mission to enhance economic freedom around the globe. This ambitious vision requires our best efforts each day as we work on the next-generation onchain platform and impact the future of the global financial landscape.

We are seeking a remarkable candidate who is enthusiastic about our mission and believes in the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. If you aim to make a meaningful impact on the world, thrive in demanding environments, and enjoy collaborating with talented colleagues while embracing constructive feedback, we want to connect with you. Join us in solving some of the pressing challenges facing our company.

Our fast-paced work environment is intense, but for those eager to contribute to shaping the future alongside high achievers, this is the perfect place to be.

Although many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, in-person collaboration is vital throughout the year. We conduct team and company-wide offsite meetings several times a year to foster teamwork, relationship-building, and alignment. Your participation is both expected and supported.

As a Senior Applied Scientist on our Data Science team, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge models to manage crucial trade-offs that enhance business value.

Your Responsibilities:

• Design and implement effective causal inference models to evaluate the overall business impact of new product launches (e.g., PSM, Double ML).

• Lead the development of measurement standards for launching new products and features.

• Provide technical mentorship to other members of the data science team, fostering growth and knowledge sharing.

• Collaborate with senior leadership as a strategic partner to guide and influence our product development efforts.

What We Look For:

• A PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline such as Economics or Statistics, paired with 8+ years of impactful industry experience.

• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages for data analysis and statistical modeling.

• Deep theoretical and practical understanding of a variety of quasi-experimental methods.

• A strong record of leveraging data-driven causal insights to influence business and product strategy, along with the ability to communicate complex concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

• Demonstration of our core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and effective execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in the fintech or cryptocurrency sectors.

• Experience with pricing models, marketing attribution, or customer lifetime value modeling.

• Understanding of the unique opportunities and challenges faced by crypto businesses and blockchain data.

Disclaimer: Applying for a specific role does not guarantee consideration for that exact position. Leveling and team matching will be evaluated throughout the interview process.

Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual base salary for this position ranges from $207,485 to $244,100 USD. Full-time offers from Coinbase also include eligibility for bonuses and equity, along with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)).

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 qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

Coinbase is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the employment process due to a disability, please reach out to us to inform us of your request.