Coinbase · 2 weeks ago
AI Growth Lead (Staff Software Engineer)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$218K/yr - $256K/yr
8+ years expCoinbase is on a mission to increase economic freedom in the world, and they are seeking an AI Growth Lead to drive AI adoption across the organization. This role involves partnering with various teams to identify opportunities for AI automation, designing and prototyping AI solutions, and ensuring responsible AI practices are followed.
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Responsibilities
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. Translate complex business challenges into actionable AI use cases
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) that address business needs. Write high-quality, well-tested code in Python and Golang to support these solutions
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, and strategic integration of AI into daily operations. Mentor team members on design principles, coding standards, and AI productivity tools adoption
Drive Adoption & Enablement: Pilot new AI solutions with functional teams, gather feedback, iterate on prototypes, and support adoption to ensure demonstrable value and smooth transitions
Collaborate with Core AI Teams: Partner with central AI Platform and DevX teams to leverage existing infrastructure, contribute to shared knowledge bases, and ensure scalability and security of solutions
Ensure Responsible AI: Work with Security, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure all AI solutions adhere to strict security, privacy, and ethical guidelines, especially for sensitive data and high-risk workflows
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 to bring cutting-edge solutions to Coinbase
Qualification
Required
8+ years of experience in software engineering or a highly analytical, operational, or technical role, with 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
Proven expertise in designing, building, scaling, and maintaining production services, with a 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 to enhance system reliability and scalability
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
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Proven track record of influencing stakeholders and driving adoption of new technologies or processes in a matrixed organization
Highly analytical and structured problem-solver, comfortable with ambiguity and rapid iteration
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
Preferred
Experience in a BizOps, Data Science, Data Engineering, or Product Engineering role with a strong focus on automation
Prior experience building or implementing AI agents or advanced workflow automation solutions
Active participation in the broader AI community (e.g., open-source contributions, conference presentations)
Benefits
Target bonus
Target equity
Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
Company
Coinbase
Coinbase is a crypto exchange and wallet platform that allows merchants and consumers to buy, sell, and store digital currencies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$4.46BKey Investors
ARK Investment ManagementDFJ GrowthTiger Global Management
2025-12-19Post Ipo Equity· $4.2M
2025-08-05Post Ipo Debt· $2.6B
2025-03-04Post Ipo Equity· $8M
Leadership Team
Brian Armstrong
CEO & Co-Founder
Alesia Haas
Chief Financial Officer
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