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Senior Applied Scientist - Causal Inference

  2026-03-22     Coinbase     Charleston,WV  
Description:

Are you ready to push the boundaries of your capabilities?

At Coinbase, we're driven by a mission to enhance economic freedom across the globe. This pursuit is ambitious and requires our best efforts every day as we create the onchain platform that represents the future of the global financial system.

We're looking for a unique individual who is not just passionate about our mission but also believes in the transformative potential of crypto and blockchain technology to revolutionize finance. If you are excited about making a lasting impact and thrive under pressure while collaborating with exceptional colleagues, we want you on our team!

Our culture is dynamic and intense, designed for those who are willing to go the extra mile. If you're eager to shape the future alongside skilled professionals and meet high expectations, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

While many roles at Coinbase allow for remote work, we emphasize in-person collaboration throughout the year. Team and company-wide gatherings occur multiple times annually, fostering connection and alignment.

As a Senior Applied Scientist within our Data Science organization, you will play a pivotal role in developing cutting-edge models that navigate critical trade-offs to drive significant business value.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and deploy robust causal inference models to assess the comprehensive business impact of new product launches (e.g., PSM, Double ML).
  • Lead the establishment of measurement standards for new product and feature launches.
  • Provide technical mentorship to fellow data scientists, fostering growth and expertise.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership as a thought partner, influencing our product development process.

What We Seek From You:

  • PhD or Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Economics or Statistics, combined with 8+ years of distinguished industry experience.
  • Strong command of SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages used for statistical modeling and data analysis.
  • Deep theoretical and practical knowledge of various quasi-experimental methods.
  • Proven ability to drive business and product strategy using data-driven insights and effectively convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Exemplification of our core values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in the fintech or crypto sectors.
  • Hands-on experience with pricing models, marketing attribution, or customer lifetime value modeling.
  • Familiarity with the unique opportunities and challenges present in the crypto and blockchain space.

Please note that applying for a specific role does not guarantee consideration for that exact position, as leveling and team matching will be assessed throughout the interview process.

Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $207,485 - $244,100 USD.

At Coinbase, we are committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected basis. We also consider applicants with criminal histories in compliance with applicable laws.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the employment process due to a disability, please inform us so that we can assist you. We are also committed to maintaining the privacy of job applicants' data in accordance with applicable regulations.


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