Coinbase

Staff Software Engineer – AI Platform, AI Acceleration

Coinbase

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $218,025 - $256,500 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • Lead AI Opportunity Discovery: Partner with leaders and teams across the organization to deeply understand workflows, identify pain points, and uncover high-leverage opportunities for AI automation and efficiency gains
  • Design & Prototype AI Solutions: Apply advanced GenAI techniques, including large language models (LLMs) and Agentic AI, to rapidly design, build, and iterate on functional prototypes (e.g., AI agents, custom copilots, intelligent workflows)
  • Deploy Sustainable Solutions: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve prototypes into scalable, secure, production-grade AI solutions aligned with long-term organizational goals
  • Act as an Internal Consultant & Accelerator: Provide expert guidance on AI capabilities, responsible AI usage, prompt engineering best practices
  • Drive Adoption & Enablement: Pilot new AI solutions with functional teams, gather feedback, iterate on prototypes, and support adoption to ensure demonstrable value
  • Collaborate with Core AI Teams: Partner with central AI Platform and DevX teams to leverage existing infrastructure, contribute to shared knowledge bases
  • Ensure Responsible AI: Work with Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure all AI solutions adhere to strict security, privacy, and ethical guidelines
  • Measure & Communicate Impact: Define success metrics, track ROI, and effectively communicate the value delivered by AI initiatives to stakeholders
  • Stay Ahead of the Curve: Continuously research and experiment with emerging AI models, tools, and industry best practices

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software engineering or a highly analytical, operational, or technical role
  • At least 1+ years focused on applied AI, Generative AI, or intelligent automation
  • Strong understanding of LLM capabilities, limitations, and architectures (e.g., RAG, agents, fine-tuning concepts)
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools and platforms (e.g., enterprise LLMs like Gemini/Claude, no-code/low-code automation platforms, agent frameworks LangChain/LangGraph, Python)
  • Proven ability to rapidly prototype and demonstrate working solutions
  • Background in AI/LLM infrastructure is a plus
  • Proven expertise in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services
  • Strong understanding of microservices architecture
  • Ability to write high-quality, well-tested code that meets customer needs
  • Strong technical skills in system design, coding, and debugging complex technical issues
  • Demonstrated ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into technical requirements and AI opportunities
  • Strong ROI-driven mindset with experience quantifying business value from technology initiatives
  • Familiarity with financial services, crypto, or high-growth tech environments is a plus
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and driving adoption of new technologies or processes
  • Highly analytical and structured problem-solver
  • Ability to manage multiple parallel initiatives and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working cross-functionally with legal, security, compliance, and engineering teams
  • Strong understanding of data privacy, security, and ethical considerations related to AI
Benefits
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Equity eligibility
  • Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Generative AIlarge language modelsAI automationprompt engineeringmicroservices architecturesystem designcodingdebuggingprototypingAI/LLM infrastructure
Soft Skills
communicationanalytical problem-solvingstakeholder influenceprioritizationcollaborationadaptabilityfeedback gatheringvalue communicationconsultingorganizational skills