Senior Software Engineer (Platform - AI Acceleration)
About the role
Coinbase is on a mission to become an "AI-Native" company by 2028, fundamentally transforming how we operate across all functions. As a Senior Software Engineer in this space, you will drive AI adoption across Coinbase by working within one or more AI Growth Pods — internal accelerators that partner with engineering and non-engineering functions to identify, prototype, and scale high-impact AI automation solutions.
You will drive initiatives from ideation to initial implementation and broader productionalization, while ensuring these solutions deliver tangible ROI and pave the way for broader AI adoption. This role requires a unique blend of strategic thinking, hands-on technical ability, and exceptional cross-functional collaboration.
What You'll Do
- Partner with teams across the organization to deeply understand workflows, identify pain points, and uncover high-leverage opportunities for AI automation and efficiency gains. Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI use cases.
- 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) that address business needs. Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python and Golang to support these solutions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evolve prototypes into scalable, secure, production-grade AI solutions aligned with long-term organizational goals.
- Provide guidance on AI capabilities and responsible AI practices across the organization.
About Coinbase
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are building the emerging onchain platform and the future global financial system. We seek candidates passionate about our mission and who believe in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system.
Note: While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, in-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment.