Coinbase

Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Referrals)

United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Finance, FintechIndustries

Staff Machine Learning Engineer

Job ID: GPML06US

Position Overview

We are hiring a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to revolutionize how we optimize our operations using ML and GenAI. This is a unique opportunity to apply the latest advances in ML and GenAI to real-world problems that directly impact millions of users and the future of digital finance. Our AI teams are dedicated to building intelligent systems that protect our platform while ensuring a seamless experience for legitimate users. We are transforming traditional tasks such as manual document review and risk assessment into an automated, scalable system powered by state-of-the-art machine learning.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement multi-modal ML models that can understand and extract information from various document types (IDs, proof of address, etc.).
  • Fine tune LLMs for automated document processing and risk assessment.
  • Design models for ascertaining user onboarding risk and triggering Know-Your-Customer and Enhance Due Diligence models.
  • Create real-time ML pipelines that can detect and prevent risks before they materialize.
  • Work with experts to translate their domain knowledge into ML features and models.
  • Build explainable ML systems that can justify their risk assessments.
  • Collaborate with platform teams to deploy models at scale with high availability and low latency.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of industry experience in Machine Learning (or PhD + 5 years).
  • MS in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or other technical field (PhD preferred).
  • 10x developer with ability to leverage auto-code generation techniques for ML and scalable distributed applications.
  • Strong foundation in modern ML techniques (DNNs, transformers, LLMs, classification).
  • Experience building and deploying production ML systems at scale.
  • Ability to balance ML model complexity with production requirements.
  • Strong communication skills to work effectively with domain experts.

Nice to Have

  • Background in fraud detection or risk modeling.
  • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in financial services.
  • Knowledge of crypto/blockchain technology.

Application Instructions

Please refer to the application portal for specific instructions.

Company Information

Information about the company is not provided in the original description.

Skills

Machine Learning
GenAI
Multi-modal ML models
LLM fine-tuning
Risk assessment
Real-time ML pipelines
Explainable ML
DNNs
Transformers
Classification
Production ML systems
Fraud detection
Risk modeling
Auto-code generation
Scalable distributed applications

Coinbase

Digital currency wallet and transaction platform

About Coinbase

Coinbase provides a platform for buying, selling, and storing digital currencies like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. Users can create a digital wallet to manage their cryptocurrency transactions easily. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, making it accessible for both merchants and consumers. Unlike many competitors, Coinbase focuses on building trust with its users through reliable services and a straightforward interface. The company's goal is to create an open financial system that promotes innovation and equal opportunities in the digital currency space.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2012Year Founded
$616.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
5,001-10,000Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match

Risks

Increased political spending may lead to regulatory backlash.
Emergence of competitors like Remittix threatens Coinbase's market share.
Legal challenges from CBBTC launch could harm financial and reputational standing.

Differentiation

Coinbase offers a user-friendly platform for digital currency transactions and storage.
The company has expanded its European presence by acquiring BUX Europe Limited.
Coinbase integrates Apple Pay for seamless fiat-to-crypto conversions.

Upsides

Acquisition of BUX Europe Limited enhances Coinbase's regulatory compliance in the EEA.
Digital asset lending program for Prime clients boosts revenue potential.
Avant-garde educational platform increases user engagement and trust.

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