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Hiring Remotely in USA
194K-228K Annually
Senior level
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Hiring Remotely in USA
194K-228K Annually
Senior level
Lead end-to-end investments, publish thought leadership on onchain domains, and support the management of a diverse investment portfolio.
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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.

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.

Coinbase Ventures invests in exceptional founders who share Coinbase's mission of creating more economic freedom for the world and is one of the most active investors in the onchain ecosystem. We develop research and insights from  the edges of onchain innovation to drive investment thesis and inform CB product strategy, prosecute multiple investment strategies and support our portfolio of over 500 projects around the world.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

  • Lead investments end to end from thesis development, category mapping, sourcing, evaluating, closing and supporting 
  • Publish thought leadership and serve as subject matter expert in one or more technical domains (e.g., DeFi) for Ventures and CB Exec
  • Drive novel onchain strategies and support liquid portfolio management 
  • Drive topical special projects to inform CB product strategy and/or upgrade the Coinbase Ventures platform (“firm building”)

What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):

  • Minimum of 7 years work experience with significant tour of duty at at top tier firm / company
  • Deep passion and demonstrated expertise in one or more onchain domains (e.g., DeFi). You live onchain. 
  • Developed long-term oriented investment judgement and critical reasoning
  • Excellent analytic, problem solving, and communication skills coupled with a strong work ethic.
  • Excellent founder facing “UX”: clear comms, responsiveness, empathy, bedside manner
  • BA/BS degree.

Job #: P64182

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 + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Pay Range:
$193,970$228,200 USD

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 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. 

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 your contact information.  For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).

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