Senior Data Scientist, Coinbase

• Demonstration of our 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

Desirable

• Data Science is an integral component of Coinbase’s product and decision making process: we work in partnership with Product, Engineering and Design to influence the roadmap and better understand our users
• With a deep expertise in experimentation, analytics and advanced modeling, we produce insights which directly move the company’s bottom line
• Specifically, we’re looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join our Retail Trading Team
• In this role, you’ll take charge of pricing experimentation and play a pivotal role in determining our pricing strategy: you’ll spearhead testing design and analysis, find opportunities to improve engagement and our bottom line, and communicate your ideas to execs and leaders across the company
• 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