Staff Machine Learning Engineer (Platform - Risk AI/ML)

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think youu2019re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. Itu2019s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform u2014 and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, weu2019re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the companyu2019s hardest problems. Our [work culture](is intense and isnu2019t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, thereu2019s no better place to be. While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported. About the Role We are looking for aStaff Machine Learning Engineerto join our Risk AI/ML team. We are dedicated to building the sophisticated models that protect our customers and make Coinbase the most trusted platform in crypto. Your work will directly prevent fraud, account takeovers, and scams, while enabling future products like instant guest checkout and Coinbase Cards.This is a hands-on technical role where you will leverage our cutting-edge, self-service ML platform to rapidly design, deploy, and iterate on the models that defend millions of users. What youu2019ll be doing: Own a Critical Risk Domain:Take full technical ownership of a core problem space, such as Scams or Account Takeover. You will design, build, and lead the strategy for all models in this domain. Architect and Design Systems:Lead the system design and architecture for new, complex, cross-team risk detection models. This includes everything from feature pipeline design to model selection (e.g., GNNs, LSTMs, LLMs) and high-performance serving. Drive the Technical Roadmap:You will be the primary technical voice influencing at an organizational level. Work with Product, Ops, and other stakeholders to translate ambiguous business needs into a clear technical roadmap. You will be the primary technical voice defining the

Created: 2026-02-06