Staff Product Designer - Financial Tools and Infrastructure

About the Role

The ideal candidate will be passionate about Coinbase's mission to increase economic freedom in the world and will have a deep understanding of the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. They will be eager to leave their mark on the world, relish the pressure and privilege of working with high-caliber colleagues, and actively seek feedback to keep leveling up.

What You Will Do

• Contribute to the overall direction and decision-making for product and design strategy across Coinbase's financial infrastructure tools
• Own end-to-end design for high-impact features and net-new products, from discovery through launch, including fund flow onboarding and controls, ledger and reconciliation tools, financial lineage explorers, and treasury command centers
• Partner closely with Product, Engineering, Finance leadership, Treasury, Accounting, and Compliance to define problems, explore solutions, and ship experiences quickly
• Design high-quality UI and interaction patterns for data-intensive, workflow-heavy enterprise tools, including visual workflow builders, configuration management systems, and real-time dashboards
• Make complex financial data digestible and actionable through thoughtful data visualization and information design
• Run iterative design cycles: ideate, prototype, test with internal users, and refine based on qualitative feedback
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure design solutions meet business requirements and user needs
• Develop and maintain design documentation and standards to ensure consistency across the company
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in product design

What We Are Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in product design, with a focus on financial tools and infrastructure
• Strong portfolio that showcases your ability to design complex financial systems and tools
• Proficiency in design tools such as Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD
• Experience with data visualization and information design
• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and human-computer interaction
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex problems and develop creative solutions
• Passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and a deep understanding of their potential to update the financial system
• Experience working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines

Nice to Have

• Experience with Excel and other financial analysis tools
• Knowledge of programming languages such as Python or JavaScript
• Experience with design systems and standards
• Certification in product design or a related field
• Experience working with remote teams and collaborating with stakeholders across different time zones

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary and equity package
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off and holidays
• Remote work stipend and equipment budget
• Professional development opportunities, including conference sponsorships and training programs
• Access to a network of talented and experienced professionals in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space
• The opportunity to work on a high-impact project that has the potential to shape the future of financial infrastructure

• Develop a strong portfolio that showcases your ability to design complex financial systems and tools, and be prepared to walk the interviewer through your design process and decisions.
• Highlight your experience with data visualization and information design, and be prepared to provide examples of how you have made complex financial data digestible and actionable in previous roles.
• Emphasize your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product, Engineering, Finance leadership, Treasury, Accounting, and Compliance, and provide examples of how you have worked with stakeholders to define problems and develop solutions.
• Be prepared to discuss your passion for cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, and your understanding of their potential to update the financial system.
• Research the company culture and values, and be prepared to discuss how you align with them and how you can contribute to the company's mission.
• Prepare to back up your claims with specific examples from your past experience, and be ready to ask informed questions about the role and the company.