Token & Governance Research Specialist @ Coinbase
placeHybrid
attach_money $150,000
businessHybrid
scheduleFull Time
Posted 17 hours ago
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***** @coinbase.com
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Job Details
About the Role
At Coinbase, Base is planning to bring a million developers and a billion users onchain. As a Token & Governance Research Specialist, you will shape the long-term token and governance strategy for Base, ensuring it evolves as a credibly neutral, decentralized public good while driving global onchain growth.
What You'll Be Doing
- Define token goals and roadmap for decentralized governance.
- Research and analyze past token designs and economics.
- Create the Base constitution and legislative processes.
- Operationalize both onchain and offchain governance systems.
- Develop community engagement systems and documentation.
- Collaborate with Legal and Risk teams for compliance.
What We Look For
- Strong passion for token economics and governance design.
- Proven project management skills across diverse stakeholders.
- Adeptness at building structure from ambiguity.
Nice to Haves
- Background in community engagement and user education in onchain contexts.
- Experience designing and implementing governance systems for DAOs and public goods.
Commitment and Compliance
Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, accessibility and inclusion. Applicants are encouraged to review our legal and privacy notices provided in the full job description.
Key Skills/Competency
- Token Economics
- Governance Design
- Decentralization
- Blockchain
- Research
- Project Management
- Strategy
- Community Engagement
- Legal Compliance
- Onchain Systems
How to Get Hired at Coinbase
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight blockchain and governance experience.
- Showcase project management: Detail cross-functional challenges handled.
- Research Coinbase: Understand their onchain initiatives and culture.
- Prepare for interviews: Practice governance design and token economics questions.
📝 Interview Preparation Advice
Technical Preparation
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Review blockchain protocols and token economic models.
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Study existing onchain governance system implementations.
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Brush up on decentralized platform technical frameworks.
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Understand regulatory compliance in blockchain technology.
Behavioral Questions
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Describe managing ambiguity in complex projects.
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Explain teamwork across diverse stakeholder groups.
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Discuss resolving conflicts under tight deadlines.
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Share examples of creative problem solving.
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