Data Scientist

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.

Act as a strategic partner to functional teams: initiate and execute deep analyses and models to prioritize opportunities and provide actionable recommendations.

Design and guide experiments/analysis to measure impact and drive product improvements.

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.

Conduct deep dives to help solve complex problems to drive impact for our business.

Initiate, develop, and maintain data pipelines with outstanding craftsmanship.

BA / BS degree in a quantitative field (ex Math, Stats, Physics, or Computer Science) with 5+ years relevant experience, or or PhD degree in a related field with + 2 years of relevant experience.

Ability to independently create plans for projects and a track record of overseeing large / complex analytical projects spanning multiple teams.

Understanding of statistical concepts and practical experience applying them (in A|B testing, causal inference, ML, etc.).

Experience in data analyses using SQL.
Experience in programming/modeling in Python.

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