Senior Staff, Compliance Technology

Coinbase

. Set technical direction for compliance data and control systems, leading design, implementation, and operation of large-scale solutions supporting global compliance requirements .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $230,265 - $270,900 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in developing and leading compliance data systems, with a focus on building reliable data pipelines and ensuring data quality. Capable of translating regulatory requirements into effective technical controls while fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams.

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Compliance Data Systems ExpertiseTechnical Leadership in Data-Intensive SystemsData Pipeline DevelopmentCross-Functional Initiative LeadershipTechnical Judgment and Decision-Making

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline DevelopmentData Model CreationTechnical DocumentationIncident ResponseData Quality PracticesTesting and AuditabilityArchitectural Decision-MakingProduction TroubleshootingMachine Learning/AI IntegrationRegulatory Compliance Controls

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationInfluencing Without AuthorityMentoring and Knowledge SharingProblem-SolvingBuilding Alignment

Industry Keywords

Regulatory RequirementsOperational ScalabilityControl Performance EvaluationCross-Functional CollaborationCompliance Initiatives

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Set technical direction for compliance data and control systems, leading design, implementation, and operation of large-scale solutions supporting global compliance requirements
Define and deliver multi-year technical roadmaps aligned with regulatory requirements, business growth, and operational scalability
Frame ambiguous technical problems, evaluate alternatives, and balance control effectiveness, data quality, reliability, customer experience, and operational cost
Lead complex cross-functional initiatives across Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations
Build alignment on technical approaches, resolve competing priorities, and drive delivery without relying on reporting-line authority
Shape architectural decisions through technical expertise, hands-on development, design reviews, technical documentation, and reusable approaches
Translate regulatory and policy requirements into testable technical controls with acceptance criteria, traceable data, and evidence of effectiveness
Own operational health, including monitoring, incident response, remediation, data-quality issue detection, and control-degradation improvements
Analyze detection outputs and control-performance trends to improve signal quality and operational efficiency
Partner with Machine Learning/AI and Platform teams to improve compliance capabilities and monitor production performance
Mentor analytics and data practitioners through technical guidance, reviews, and knowledge sharing

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 10 years of experience developing data-intensive systems, including significant technical leadership in compliance data and control systems
Deep expertise in compliance data systems
Track record as a trusted technical resource shaping architectural decisions and resolving critical cross-functional issues
Experience independently leading complex technical initiatives from problem definition and design through implementation, rollout, and production operation
Experience building reliable data pipelines, data models, and multi-tenant compliance controls or systems at scale
Strong practices for data quality, testing, and auditability
Ability to influence technical decisions and align Product, Engineering, Compliance, and Operations stakeholders without formal authority
Strong technical judgment balancing regulatory and control requirements with reliability, customer experience, delivery constraints, and operational efficiency
Experience evaluating detection or control performance, investigating degradation, and validating improvements to signal quality and effectiveness
Strong hands-on skills in implementation, code and design review, technical writing, production troubleshooting, and incident leadership
Ability to connect long-term technical direction with near-term execution and determine approaches in ambiguous situations
Clear communication skills for explaining complex technical and compliance issues, presenting trade-offs, and building agreement with technical and nontechnical stakeholders
Sound judgment in using AI tools, including reviewing outputs and protecting sensitive data
Passion for building an open financial system that brings the world together

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 for applicants needing screen-reading technology