Senior Data Scientist - Core Data Science - Coinbase

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Job Title

Senior Data Scientist - Core Data Science

Job Location

Remote - USA

Job Listing URL

https://www.coinbase.com/careers/positions/5952422?gh_jid=5952422

Job Description

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 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.

Role Overview:

Data Science is a pivotal element of our operational strategy at Coinbase, influencing product, engineering, and decision-making processes. This role is integral to our senior leadership, investor relations, and peer teams– you will tackle complex, ambiguous questions that influence insights generation and decision making at the highest levels.

What You'll Be Doing:

Develop and maintain a comprehensive competitive intelligence framework to monitor industry trends and competitors' performance, products and activities
Engage with senior leadership to provide analytics and insights on business performance, competitive analysis and metric trends.
Gather, process, and analyze data from multiple sources (internal and external) to identify market trends and opportunities
Conduct exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover insights that explain business drivers and drive strategic decisions.
Prepare and present clear, concise readouts and dashboards for a senior-level audience, ensuring exceptional executive presence.
Develop and maintain data models and data pipelines to support data collection, analyses and reporting.

What We Look for in You:

A BA/BS or higher in a quantitative field such as Financial Engineering, Math, Statistics, Physics, or Computer Science. Preferably with ≥5+ years of relevant experience or a PhD in a quantitative field with with ≥4+ years of relevant experience
Demonstrated experience in driving impactful data science projects that tackle ambiguous problem spaces.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by effectively multitasking, prioritizing tasks, and managing competing demands
Ability to influence stakeholders by synthesizing data learnings into compelling stories.
Proven track record of effectively managing and communicating with senior leadership, including presenting complex information in a clear and concise manner
Demonstrated ability in forecasting as well as building and maintaining data models, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Experience in data analytics and supporting high-level executives such as CFOs and investor relations teams.
Professional experience using SQL and Python.
Understanding of the dynamics of working within a public company and managing sensitive stakeholder relationships.
Demonstration of our core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.

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 + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).

Pay Range:

$147,900—$206,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Coinbase is committed to diversity in its workforce and 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 Know Your Rights notice here. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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