Senior Staff, Compliance Technology
The Senior Staff, Compliance Technology role at Coinbase involves leading the design, implementation, and operation of large-scale compliance data and control systems to meet global regulatory obligations. This position is part of the Compliance Technology team, which collaborates closely with Compliance, Product, and Engineering departments to ensure effective, measurable, and auditable monitoring and investigative controls. Coinbase is a remote-first company committed to increasing economic freedom, fostering an environment that challenges individuals to exceed their perceived limits.
Key responsibilities include setting the technical direction for compliance data and control systems, defining multi-year technical roadmaps aligned with regulatory requirements and business growth, and leading complex cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations. The role also involves translating regulatory and policy requirements into testable technical controls, ensuring the operational health of systems within the domain, and partnering with Machine Learning/AI and Platform teams to enhance compliance capabilities. Additionally, mentoring analytics and data practitioners through technical guidance and knowledge sharing is a crucial aspect of this position.
Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience developing data-intensive systems, with significant technical leadership in compliance data and control systems. Deep expertise in compliance data systems, a proven track record of independently leading complex technical initiatives, and experience building reliable data pipelines, data models, and multi-tenant compliance controls at scale are essential. The ability to influence technical decisions and align stakeholders without formal authority, strong technical judgment in balancing regulatory and control requirements with system reliability and operational efficiency, and clear communication skills are also required.
The target annual base salary for this position ranges from $230,265 to $270,900 USD, excluding bonus eligibility. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) plans. Coinbase is a remote-first company, with quarterly in-person working sessions called “surges” to foster team collaboration.
Coinbase offers a dynamic and challenging work environment, emphasizing the mission to increase economic freedom. The company fosters a culture that encourages pushing beyond perceived limits and offers opportunities for professional growth and development. Joining Coinbase provides the chance to build the future of finance alongside a team committed to excellence and innovation.