Coinbase

The leading U.S. cryptocurrency exchange and financial infrastructure for the crypto economy

Remote FirstY CombinatorS&P 500

Founded 2012

San Francisco

Remote First

4,500-5,000

$547M raised

About Coinbase

Coinbase was founded in June 2012 by Brian Armstrong (former Airbnb engineer) via Y Combinator. Fred Ehrsam, a former Goldman Sachs trader, joined as co-founder. As of 2025, Coinbase operates the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchange with over 108 million customers. Trades publicly on Nasdaq as COIN.

Our Mission

We exist to increase economic freedom in the world. Every decision runs through that lens.

Life at Coinbase

Culture

Working at Coinbase: Global Policy Team

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People

Meet Jason, Senior Technical Recruiter

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People

Meet Tamie, Senior Technical Recruiter

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Tech stack

PythonJavaScriptGoReactAWSGoogle Cloud PlatformPostgreSQLRedisDatabricksSnowflakeCelerData (StarRocks)Looker

In the press

Coinbase Blog

A Breakout Year for Coinbase Markets

CoinDesk

Coinbase Named a Top Three 2026 Fintech Pick at Clear Street

Investing.com

Coinbase Makes S&P 500 Debut as Crypto Goes Mainstream

Workplace type

Remote First

Coinbase is remote first but not remote only. ~95% of employees work remotely. Mandatory quarterly in-person weeks called "Surges" are held in New York and San Francisco.

TimezonesPST to CET

Hiring in

United StatesCanadaUnited KingdomGermany

Investors & funding

Y CombinatorFundersClubGarry TanGreg Kidd

Total raised$547M

StagePublic (IPO April 2021)

Last roundS&P 500 Addition (May 2025)