Senior Technical Program Manager, Infrastructure at Coinbase Careers Page

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Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

228200.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Technical Program Management, Infrastructure, Cloud, Networking, Storage, Compute Platforms, Security, Automation, SRE, DevOps, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Data-Driven Decision Making, Risk Management, Program Documentation, Stakeholder Management, Communication

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of? At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system. To achieve our mission, we’re 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 company’s hardest problems. Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s 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. The Strategic Programs team is responsible for managing large-scale, cross-functional product development efforts. Our mission is to lead complex, strategic initiatives to accelerate and improve product execution by creating leverage for Product Groups. The team strives to staff the highest and most critical company priorities across Coinbase. You will support scalability and reliability efforts to ensure our platform stays ahead of emerging traffic patterns and is able to sustain Critical User Journey performance in alignment with customer demand. What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties): Drive the strategy and execution of large-scale infrastructure initiatives (scaling, security, automation) across cloud, networking, storage, and compute platforms, driving highly technical and cross-functional outcomes Partner cross-functionally with engineering, security, and compliance teams to design and implement robust, scalable infrastructure strategies Support and align SRE, DevOps, and Infrastructure teams in building and deploying highly available, fault-tolerant systems that meet performance and reliability goals Define goals, establish alignment, and push execution across multiple stakeholders and priorities Own roadmap delivery, including adoption metrics and success criteria co-developed with stakeholders Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (engineering, data science, product, compliance, legal, CX, etc.) to translate business requirements into actionable objectives Oversee program documentation—requirements, milestones, prioritization, and communication artifacts Develop and manage functional specifications, release plans, and program roadmaps Continuously monitor progress, proactively identify risks/issues, and drive timely resolution through clear, succinct communication and collaboration What we look for in you (ie. job requirements): 7+ years of technical program management experience in technology-first environments, with direct engagement in infrastructure programs Background in software engineering or technical roles, providing the depth to partner effectively with engineering teams and evaluate technical trade-offs Strong ability to navigate ambiguity and distill incomplete or conflicting inputs into actionable plans Skilled communicator with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical stakeholders to achieve alignment Data-driven decision maker, leveraging metrics and analysis to guide prioritization and recommendations Proven track record delivering global, cross-functional programs at scale Demonstrated ability to manage multiple high-priority programs simultaneously while ensuring quality and timeliness Nice to haves: Program or project management certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, CSM) Prior exposure to cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies, with a demonstrated passion for the space Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace, JIRA, Looker, and SQL Job: GPTPM06US Pay Transparency Notice: The target annual salary for this position can range as detailed below. Full time offers from Coinbase also include target bonus + target equity + benefits (including medical, dental, and vision). Pay Range: $193,970—$228,200 CAD Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying. Commitment to Equal Opportunity Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here). Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here. AI Disclosure For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description. 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Responsibilities

Drive the strategy and execution of large-scale infrastructure initiatives across various platforms. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the platform meets performance and reliability goals.