Hiring: Senior Onchain Investigator Company: Coinbase Location: United States Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 23:18:32 Employment Type: Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Blockchain, Product Development Lifecycle, Python, SQL About the job Experience: •5+ years of investigations including 3+ years investigating onchain illicit activity, cryptocurrency abuse, or blockchain intelligence, with a track record of independently leading investigations from collection through stakeholder action •Deep knowledge of blockchain ecosystems and protocols, including tracing across chains, bridges, mixers, and laundering patterns •Proficient with Python or Go and SQL for data analysis, scripting, or tooling development in support of intelligence workflows and automation •Track record of creating investigation methods, dashboards, or pipelines that other investigators adopt •Proven ability to translate complex technical analysis into clear, actionable intelligence for both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive briefings Required Skills: •Own complex onchain investigations into threat actor infrastructure, scam networks, exploits, and related abuse targeting Coinbase and Base •Drive clustering and attribution of illicit actors using blockchain analytics, OSINT, and internal data, then operationalize results into Vertex Synapse and downstream controls •Build OSINT and onchain analysis pipelines, queries, and dashboards that automate detections and scale investigative capacity across the team •Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analyses to identify gaps and recommend enhancements to controls, detection, and overall security posture •Partner with product, engineering, and risk teams to embed threat and abuse mitigation strategies into the product development lifecycle from ideation to launch •Lead new investigative techniques, teach them across Security, and brief executives with clear risk, impact, and recommended actions Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •As a Senior Onchain Investigator, you'll own end-to-end onchain investigations into the threat actors targeting Coinbase and the crypto ecosystem •Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). •Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus):: $180,370 USD - $212,200 USD Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!