Staff Site Reliability Engineer, Core AI Infrastructure

Coinbase Careers Page • $218K — $256K *
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Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with cloud infrastructure automation (AWS) and network environments.
  • Hands-on experience with infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Salt).
  • Proven ability to manage containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
  • Proficiency in a programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, Ruby, or Go) and git-based CI/CD workflows.
  • Demonstrated experience leading incident response and conducting root cause analysis in SLA-driven contexts.

Responsibilities

  • Own reliability, monitoring, and incident response for AI infrastructure services, including on-call AWS support.
  • Automate operational IT workflows to enhance deployment velocity across CI/CD frameworks and Kubernetes.
  • Collaborate with Coinbase’s Infrastructure team to extend CI/CD frameworks for IT services and integrate security tooling.
  • Enhance observability and documentation standards by implementing monitoring solutions and maintaining technical documentation.
  • Develop full-stack applications for internal AI products and infrastructure using Go or Python.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Equity and bonus eligibility.
Full Job Description
You9ll join a high-performing team of engineers driving AI transformation at Coinbase as a Staff Site Reliability Engineer on the IT Operations team. This team builds and scales the infrastructure powering Coinbase9s AI products, with direct exposure to senior leadership in a fast-paced, incubator-style environment. You9ll own the reliability and automation of critical AI infrastructure, ensuring our systems are resilient, observable, and secure at scale.

What you9ll be doing (ie. job duties):
  • Own the reliability, monitoring, and incident response lifecycle for AI infrastructure services, including on-call support for AWS deployment pipelines, root cause analysis, and blameless retros.
  • Build automation and tooling to streamline operational IT workflows, eliminate manual tasks, and improve deployment velocity across CI/CD frameworks and Kubernetes environments.
  • Partner with the Coinbase Infrastructure team to extend CI/CD frameworks supporting IT services and enterprise network platforms, and with Security and Compliance to integrate surveillance tooling into deployment pipelines.
  • Strengthen observability and documentation standards across IT engineering by defining metrics, implementing monitoring solutions, and maintaining technical documentation that sets a standard of excellence.
  • Develop full-stack applications that power internal AI products and infrastructure with Go or Python.


What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
  • 8+ years of experience automating and supporting cloud infrastructure (AWS) and network environments, with hands-on use of infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or Salt).
  • Proven experience deploying, managing, and troubleshooting containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes in production environments.
  • Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, Bash, Ruby, or Go) and version control workflows using Git-based CI/CD pipelines.
  • Track record of leading incident response in environments with strict SLAs, including root cause analysis, blameless retros, and measurable reliability improvements.
  • Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.

Nice to haves:
  • Expertise with linux, bash, ruby, python and/or go
  • Expertise automating EC2 or containers deployment with terraform
  • Strong network security fundamentals
  • Experience managing and leveraging log aggregation
  • Experience working in a highly regulated environment
  • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth company
  • Experience in a Remote-first IT environment

Position ID: P76834

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):

$218,025-$256,500 USD

  • Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period.

About Coinbase Careers Page

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There has never been a better time to join the global team of Coinbase professionals, a leading force in the cryptocurrency industry and a hub for innovation and growth.

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Join Coinbase's market-leading team to assist some of the most innovative companies and individuals in mastering the digital currency landscape. Transform financial transactions and systems with the best minds at Coinbase, where leadership in technology and consulting converges to drive digital innovation. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of technology, financial expertise, and digital innovation. Work with a global team of business and technology advisors to help clients and the company navigate through the evolving world of digital currencies. Collaborate with a dedicated group of professionals who are experts in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency – all committed to advancing the industry.

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