Senior Applied Scientist (Pricing)

Details

At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. We are seeking a Senior Data Scientist / Applied Scientist to join the Retail Trading Team to lead pricing experimentation and help determine pricing strategy. This role partners closely with Product, Engineering and Design and requires strong expertise in experimentation, analytics and advanced modeling to produce insights that move the company’s bottom line.

Responsibilities

• Act as a strategic partner and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to develop pricing vision, roadmap and priorities
• Design and develop pricing models and their evaluation framework to determine optimal pricing strategy
• Develop causal models to help isolate the impact of fee changes using experiments and observational data
• Initiate, develop, and maintain data pipelines and data models with outstanding craftsmanship
• Synthesize findings and recommendations in a clear and concise manner and communicate to senior leadership

Requirements

• Demonstration of core cultural values: clear communication, positive energy, continuous learning, and efficient execution
• PhD preferred, or a Master’s degree in a field such as Economics or Statistics with 5+ years of relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in pricing experimentation, data analysis and statistical modeling
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, R, or other programming languages used for data analysis and statistical modeling
• Ability to independently create plans for analytics projects and a track record of overseeing large / complex analytical projects spanning multiple teams
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain complex data and analysis to non-technical stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines

Nice to have

• Experience applying causal inference techniques outside of controlled experiments
• Experience working at or on a Crypto-focused company or at a crypto exchange

Benefits

• Full time offers include bonus eligibility, equity eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, and 401(k))
• Medical, Dental and Vision plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions
• Disability and Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Wellness stipend, Mobile/Internet reimbursement, Connections stipend
• Volunteer Time Off, Fertility Counseling and Benefits, Generous Time off/Leave Policy
• Option to get paid in digital currency

Additional information

• ID: G2462
• Work model: Remote-first with required in-person participation throughout the year (team and company offsites held multiple times annually)
• Pay Range: $180,370—$212,200 USD (target annual salary depending on work location). Full-time offers also include bonus + equity + benefits.