Onchain Data Analyst & Researcher

Coinbase’s Unit 0x is a specialized on-chain investigations team at the forefront of securing the crypto ecosystem. We identify, analyze, and mitigate critical on-chain threats—including exploits and illicit activity—using advanced blockchain analytics and investigative techniques. Our mission-driven team protects both Coinbase and the broader web3 community from emerging risks.

As an Onchain Data Analyst & Researcher, you’ll lead challenging investigations into illicit activity, proactively research threat actors, and develop scalable methods to detect suspicious patterns. You’ll play a key role in high-risk incidents, special projects, and the continuous improvement of our investigative processes. Success in this role requires curiosity, strong blockchain data analysis skills, and a passion for uncovering and neutralizing threats. If you thrive on solving complex problems with data and want to help shape a secure future for blockchain adoption, we want you on our team. 

Onchain is the new online. Join us in building a secure future for the next billion users.

What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):

• Conduct in-depth investigations and research into illicit activity, scams, onchain exploits, and vulnerabilities, using blockchain analytics and clustering techniques to surface suspicious trends and patterns.
• Analyze and document exploit methodologies, attack vectors, abuse patterns, and incident impacts, providing actionable intelligence to strengthen Coinbase’s security posture.
• Develop and automate scalable methods for detecting and understanding emerging threats, including building dashboards, writing queries, and supporting incident response with clear, quantitative reporting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to educate and advise on evolving exploit tactics, risk landscapes, potential mitigations and investigative best practices.
• Monitor and research threat actors, their environments, and emerging blockchain trends to stay ahead of illicit activity and technological developments.
• Respond to urgent, sensitive cases with discretion and professionalism, and support team members as needed.
• Handle highly sensitive cases with respective urgency and discretion;
• Other duties and responsibilities as required or assigned.

What We Look For In You (i.e., Job Requirements)

• A well-organized self-starter who is able to constantly learn and work autonomously;
• Ability to handle highly sensitive information;
• Excellent writing, analytical and communication prowess;
• Deep knowledge of blockchain ecosystems and;
• Investigative mindset;
• Strong SQL skills - particularly around on chain analysis in conjunction with working knowledge of abuse vectors;
• Knowledge to leverage AI to 10x output.

Nice to haves:

• Previous experience in corporate OSINT analysis 
• Experience with Dune Analytics, Flipside, and/or Chainbase.

Position ID: P70663

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