About Company
Crypto creates economic freedom by ensuring that people can participate fairly in the economy, and Coinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom for more than 1 billion people. We’re updating the century-old financial system by providing a trusted platform that makes it easy for people and institutions to engage with crypto assets, including trading, staking, safekeeping, spending, and fast, free global transfers. We also provide critical infrastructure for onchain activity and support builders who share our vision that onchain is the new online. And together with the crypto community, we advocate for responsible rules to make the benefits of crypto available around the world.
Job Description
Summary
Were looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join our Base app team. Base app is our solution that allows individuals to custody their own crypto in a censorship resistant way. As a Staff Data Scientist, youll be working closely with multiple teams that are collectively working towards improving the apps growth. Sample projects include building out growth models, creating and mapping input metrics to various teams, devising experimentation frameworks to measure incrementality, and utilizing blockchain data to unlock new product opportunities.
What youll 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.
Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):
$207,485 - $244,100 USD
Skills
- Programming language (R, Python, Scala, Matlab)
- SQL (a must) and Hive (optional)
