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Coinbase Company Culture
Coinbase Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.6/5
Coinbase's Overall Culture is rated C+
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Gender
A-Compensation
BCEO Rating
BPerks & Benefits
BDiversity
BCoinbase CEO
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Brian Armstrong
72 /100
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Diversity at Coinbase
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Coinbase have rated Retention, Team, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Coinbase
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Women at Coinbase have rated Happiness, Perks And Benefits, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Coinbase eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-2
Coinbase employees are -2% more likely to recommend Coinbase as a great place to work
| 40% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 42% | Detractors |
Working at Coinbase
Working at Coinbase is rated average by 155 employees, across various culture dimensions. Coinbase employees are most satisfied about Compensation, CEO Rating, and Perks And Benefits categories, putting Coinbase’s culture in the Top 50% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 45% compared to other companies in San Francisco. See below in detail how working at Coinbase was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Coinbase
C+
Overall Company Culture at Coinbase is rated C+
Last updated months ago
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Coinbase ranks in the Top 50% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Coinbase Employee Reviews
Out of 145 Coinbase employee reviews, 73% were positive. The remaining 27% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Coinbase improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 73% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 27% |
Positive Reviews From Coinbase Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Working in crypto, some very passionate crypto forward people work at coinbase
- What is the best part about your compensation package?the compensation is pretty high actually.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Some of the individuals were engaging.
Constructive Feedback From Coinbase Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Cryptorecoveryltd can help you too
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Long working hours, small pay, day off changes all the time. More work less pay
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?The products team, and how they take care of our customers and employees. Priority is important than money.
Coinbase Company Information
Coinbase Company Overview
Coinbase is a digital wallet and exchange platform that allows users to transact bitcoin currency.
Coinbase was founded in 2012 and its current CEO is Brian Armstrong. Since its inception 14 years ago, Coinbase has grown to 750 employees.
Coinbase Mission, Vision & Values
Coinbase Mission Statement
Our mission is to create an open financial system for the world An open financial system is one that is not controlled by any one country or company (just like the internet did for distributing information). We think this is the highest leverage way to bring about more economic freedom, innovation, efficiency, and equality of opportunity in the world. We have a ten year plan to get there. Imagine if every payment in the world was as fast, cheap, and global as sending an email. Imagine if anyone who had an idea for a product could have customers all over the world from day one. Imagine if anyone with a smartphone had access to the same financial services we enjoy in the developed world. An open financial system can be a great equalizer and lift billions out of poverty while accelerating the pace of innovation around the world. This is the best way we know to change the world.
Coinbase Values
- CLEAR COMMUNICATION
- POSITIVE ENERGY
- CONTINUOUS LEARNING
- EFFICIENT EXECUTION
| Headquarter | San Francisco, CA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.coinbase.com |
| Founding Date | 2012 |
| Company Status | Private |
Coinbase Competitors
Coinbase competitors include Ripple, Stripe, and Kraken. Coinbase ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Coinbase compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
Coinbase Employees
Coinbase has 750 employees. 155 employees at Coinbase have reviewed Coinbase across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 155 Coinbase employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Coinbase are pleased with their total compensation at Coinbase, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Coinbase are generally satisfied with their team. 155 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B-. The majority believe the meetings at Coinbase are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Coinbase believe the environment at Coinbase is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Coinbase is extremely fast. About 22% of the employees at Coinbase work 8 hours or less, while 27% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Coinbase are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining Coinbase - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Coinbase is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Coinbase employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Coinbase KPIs and OKRs
At Coinbase 75% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Coinbase's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Coinbase employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
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Coinbase CEO & Leadership
Coinbase CEO - Brian Armstrong
72 /100
Brian’s approval rate is just above average, putting Brian in the Top 30% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 50% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in San Francisco. Brian Armstrong is well regarded by employees for the Compensation Coinbase offers, and ranks among the Top 25% of CEOs by employees in that category. Brian is most liked by employees in the HR department and employees with 6 to 10 Years experience. However, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years have a slightly unfavorable view of the CEO. When compared to Coinbase’s competitors, Brian Armstrong ranks just above Kraken’s CEO David Ripley. With Brian’s leadership, Coinbase employee respondents are most happy about their Compensation and Perks And Benefits. Brian was rated slightly below average for Environment.
Coinbase Leadership
The Coinbase Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Brian Armstrong, Chief Financial Officer Alesia Haas, and Senior Director of Operations, Coinbase Institutional Steven Capozza
Brian Armstrong CEO / President
Brian Armstrong serves as the CEO / President of Coinbase.
Alesia Haas Chief Financial Officer
Alesia Haas serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Coinbase.
Steven Capozza Senior Director of Operations, Coinbase Institutional
Steven Capozza serves as the Senior Director of Operations, Coinbase Institutional of Coinbase.
Eric Scro Vice President Finance
Eric Scro serves as the Vice President Finance of Coinbase.
Emilie Choi Vice President, Corporate and Business Development, Business Operations
Emilie Choi serves as the Vice President, Corporate and Business Development, Business Operations of Coinbase.
Tim Wagner VP Engineering
Tim Wagner serves as the VP Engineering of Coinbase.
Adolfo Chou VP, Financial Planning & Analysis
Adolfo Chou serves as the VP, Financial Planning & Analysis of Coinbase.
Tina Bhatnagar VP, Operations and Technology
Tina Bhatnagar serves as the VP, Operations and Technology of Coinbase.
Balaji Srinivasan serves as the CTO of Coinbase. Balaji started at Coinbase in April of 2018. Balaji is currently based... read more
Coinbase Salaries
How much does Coinbase pay?
How much do people at Coinbase get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Coinbase is $131,100, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $133,723, or $64 per hour.
At Coinbase, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $239,474 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $44,983 annually. Average Coinbase salaries by department include: Engineering at $152,529, Product at $165,925, Legal at $239,474, and HR at $140,455. Half of Coinbase salaries are above $133,723.
62 employees at Coinbase rank their Compensation in the Top 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 182 ratings) while 58 employees at Coinbase rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 58 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $73k | $73k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $103k | $103k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $132k | $132k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $183k | $183k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $235k | $235k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $270k | $270k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
$131,100*
Average Compensation
$133,723*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Coinbase Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Coinbase
Diverse employees at Coinbase score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Coinbase in the Top 35% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Coinbase across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Coinbase Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Coinbase PTO
Coinbase PTO policy is a critical component of the benefits package offered to employees.
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Coinbase Careers
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Coinbase applied for 40 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 65% were approved, 33% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Coinbase unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 13 were withdrawn by Coinbase after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Coinbase has a total of 750 employees
40
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 65% Granted (26 out of 40)
- 0% Denied ( out of 40)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 40)
- 33% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (13 out of 40)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Coinbase Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Coinbase on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 29% | |
Marketing | 7% | |
IT | 7% | |
Product | 7% | |
Other | 7% |
Candidates By Location
San Francisco | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 14% | |
San Jose | 7% | |
Pleasanton | 7% | |
Cincinnati | 7% | |
Other | 7% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Coinbase
Who is the CEO of Coinbase?
Coinbase CEO is Brian Armstrong, their score by employees is 72
What is Coinbase eNPS?
The eNPS for Coinbase is -2
What is the salary for Senior Product Manager in Coinbase?
Senior Product Manager average salary in the US is 165k
What are the salaries in the HR in Coinbase?
The average salaries for HR in Coinbase is 140k
How many employees work in Coinbase?
Coinbase has 750 employees
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