Senior Onchain Investigator

Coinbase

. Own complex onchain investigations into threat actor infrastructure, scam networks, exploits, and related abuse targeting Coinbase and Base .

Posted 9/16/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $180,370 - $212,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in onchain investigations, blockchain analytics, and OSINT, with a strong ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable intelligence for diverse stakeholders. Proven track record in leading investigations and developing automated detection systems to enhance security posture.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Onchain InvestigationsBlockchain AnalyticsPython or Go ProficiencyOpen-Source Intelligence (OSINT)Data Analysis with SQL

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Hard Skills

Onchain InvestigationsBlockchain Ecosystems KnowledgeData Analysis with SQLPython ProficiencyGo ProficiencyInvestigation Method DevelopmentDashboard CreationPipeline DevelopmentThreat Mitigation TechniquesRoot Cause Analysis

Soft Skills

Stakeholder CommunicationExecutive Briefing SkillsTeaching and Mentoring

Tools & Technologies

Vertex SynapseGenerative AI

Industry Keywords

Cryptocurrency AbuseIllicit Activity InvestigationBlockchain IntelligenceScam NetworksThreat Actor Infrastructure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQLGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Operationalize investigation results into Vertex Synapse and downstream controls
Build OSINT and onchain analysis pipelines, queries, and dashboards to automate detections and scale investigative capacity
Lead post-incident reviews and root cause analyses
Recommend enhancements to controls, detection, and overall security posture
Partner with product, engineering, and risk teams to embed threat and abuse mitigation into product development from ideation to launch
Lead new investigative techniques and teach them across Security
Brief executives on risk, impact, and recommended actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of investigations, including 3+ years investigating onchain illicit activity, cryptocurrency abuse, or blockchain intelligence
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
Track record of creating investigation methods, dashboards, or pipelines adopted by other investigators
Ability to translate complex technical analysis into actionable intelligence for technical and non-technical stakeholders, including executive briefings
Skilled in open-source intelligence (OSINT) research
Responsible use of generative AI with human oversight
Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity eligibility
Bonus eligibility
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)
Quarterly in-person working sessions (“surges”)
Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Free compatible screen reader available for applicants needing screen reading technology