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Staff Machine Learning Engineer

CoinbaseRemote - USAMachine Learning
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Salary
$218,025 — $256,500 USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Experience
Senior · 8+ yrs
Posted
9 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Coinbase seeks a remote-based Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead production machine learning systems for customer engagement infrastructure. This role suits an experienced engineer with a strong background in scaling machine learning services and mentoring technical teams.

Role Overview

Coinbase is hiring a Staff Machine Learning Engineer for the CX Intelligence team, which serves as the machine learning and intelligence layer for customer support ecosystems. The position involves building evaluation systems, routing models, classification models, and safety guardrails that support chat, voice, Help Center, and agent tooling. This is a remote role within the United States, though employees participate in quarterly in-person working sessions known as surges.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deliver production machine learning systems utilizing large language models, deep learning, graph neural networks, and classical machine learning techniques.
Collaborate with leadership and cross-functional partners to create strategic roadmaps and quarterly execution plans with quantifiable results.
Direct end-to-end machine learning projects from architecture to production while managing risks and dependencies.
Develop scalable and reliable machine learning systems, data workflows, and evaluation pipelines in Python.
Coach engineers and set standards for testing, design, observability, and operational excellence.
Lead design reviews focused on responsible AI, security, model quality, and architecture to optimize system latency, scalability, and reliability.

Requirements

Eight or more years of professional experience in software engineering and machine learning, including a proven track record of deploying and maintaining production machine learning systems.
Practical expertise in large language models, deep learning, graph neural networks, gradient-boosted trees, or regression, alongside knowledge of natural language processing, information retrieval, or advanced statistics.
Proficiency in Python for writing maintainable and tested production code.
Experience guiding engineers, leading design reviews, and influencing stakeholders.
Ability to apply generative AI responsibly with human oversight to improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Skills and Tools

Python
Large Language Models (LLMs)
Deep Learning
Graph Neural Networks
Gradient-Boosted Trees
Regression
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
Information Retrieval
Data Mining

Salary and Benefits

Annual base salary range from $218,025 to $256,500 USD, with base pay varying by location.
Total compensation includes bonus eligibility and equity.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About the Company

Coinbase is focused on increasing economic freedom with a mission-driven and intense work culture. The organization operates on a remote-first model across the United States and functions as an equal opportunity employer.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply directly on the official Coinbase careers page.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the location requirement for this role?

The position is remote-based within the United States, with a requirement to attend quarterly in-person working sessions called surges.

How many years of experience are required?

Candidates must have 8 or more years of experience in machine learning and software engineering.

What is the annual base salary range?

The annual base salary ranges from $218,025 to $256,500 USD, depending on location.

What additional compensation and benefits are offered?

Total compensation may include equity and bonus eligibility. Benefits cover medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Are there application limits for candidates?

Candidates are limited to a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Coinbase careers page.

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