Role Overview
Coinbase is hiring a senior-level Manager, Privacy. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote - USA. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
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At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
While many roles at Coinbase are remote-first, we are not remote-only. In-person participation is required throughout the year. Team and company-wide offsites are held multiple times annually to foster collaboration, connection, and alignment. Attendance is expected and fully supported.
Coinbase is looking for a privacy subject matter expert to lead our Privacy operations. In this role, you will work cross-functionally across Legal, Engineering and Product teams to manage complex privacy and data protection projects. You will be encouraged to ideate on how Coinbase approaches privacy topics, while equipping the privacy team to craft roadmaps with their partners and increase privacy maturity.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Conducting gap assessments against GDPR and other relevant Americas/EMEA/ APAC regulations and tracking issues to remediation
- Independently perform privacy assessments, data reviews, maturity benchmarking, and operational effectiveness testing against Coinbase’s common controls including:
- Oversight and support integration of Privacy enabling solutions at Coinbase (e.g. Tooling for Automated data discovery and classification, ROPA, Data Subject Rights)
- Partnering with Platform and Security to implement technology controls to safeguard sensitive data
- Oversight into DPIA’s and auditing Coinbase Inc.’s privacy program
- Developing, implementing, and scaling Coinbase’s data protection program and governance model in partnership with Privacy Legal including: cross-functional projects focused on issues like user rights and data protection impact assessments, and developing and establishing of data protection safeguards (e.g. for purpose-use limitation, data retention/deletion, etc)
- Collaborating closely with DPO and with data protection authorities in Americas as necessary
- Partner with Privacy Legal to develop durable, scalable frameworks for addressing data-related incidents, regulatory inquiries, law enforcement demands, user information requests
- Support efforts related to user-facing privacy notices, disclosures, and privacy controls/settings, to address product and regulatory developments
- Collaborate with product teams to implement privacy-forward, secure, and customer-centric product design
- Oversee Privacy Incident Management program including managing privacy incidents and program uplifts
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- 7+ years of experience in Data Protection / Privacy experience
- 2+ years of experience working within Financial Services or FinTech
- Fluency in performing risk assessments and compliance gap assessments against relevant regulatory requirements and driving issues to remediation
- Experience in implementing/rolling out privacy tooling at enterprise level
- Experience in implementing data protection technical controls
- Knowledgeable about privacy by design framework and applying it to complex and rapidly changing products
- Articulate the importance of privacy to technical and non-technical stakeholders and deliver training
- Experience with developing security/privacy reporting and recommendations that are meaningful, defensible and practical for a variety of audiences
- Experience developing and submitting audit and compliance reports to governing bodies, legal entities, and/or external authorities
- Experience tracking privacy gaps to remediation
- Excellent project management skills
- Managing Data Protection requirements across America/EU / UK entities taking into account difference in governance processes
- Demonstrates the ability to responsibly use generative AI tools and copilots (e.g., LibreChat, Gemini, Glean) in daily workflows, continuously learn as tools evolve, and apply human-in-the-loop practices to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and quality
Nice to haves:
- CIPP/E and other certifications
- Experience working within Cloud native environments
- You have a relevant BA/BS degree in a technical field or equivalent experience
- Experience working within a global company with a complex regulated entity structure
Job ID: P76249
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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target annual base salary for this position can range as detailed below. Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility and benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k)).
Please be advised that each candidate may submit a maximum of four applications within any 30-day period. We encourage you to carefully evaluate how your skills and interests align with Coinbase's roles before applying.
Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Coinbase is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected by applicable law. Coinbase will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. For US applicants, you may view the Employee Rights and the Know Your Rights notices by clicking on their corresponding links. Additionally, Coinbase participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.
Coinbase is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at accommodations[at]coinbase.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. For quick access to screen reading technology compatible with this site click here to download a free compatible screen reader (free step by step tutorial can be found here).
Global Data Privacy Notice for Job Candidates and Applicants
Depending on your location, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) may regulate the way we manage the data of job applicants. Our full notice outlining how data will be processed as part of the application procedure for applicable locations is available here. By submitting your application, you are agreeing to our use and processing of your data as required. For US applicants only, by submitting your application you are agreeing to arbitration of disputes as outlined here.
AI Disclosure
For select roles, Coinbase is piloting an AI tool based on machine learning technologies to conduct initial screening interviews to qualified applicants. The tool simulates realistic interview scenarios and engages in dynamic conversation. A human recruiter will review your interview responses, provided in the form of a voice recording and/or transcript, to assess them against the qualifications and characteristics outlined in the job description.
For select roles, Coinbase is also piloting an AI interview intelligence platform to transcribe and summarize interview notes, allowing our interviewers to fully focus on you as the candidate.
The above pilots are for testing purposes and Coinbase will not use AI to make decisions impacting employment. To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact accommodations[at]coinbase.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Manager, Privacy position at Coinbase?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Coinbase. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Manager, Privacy role at Coinbase remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote - USA, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Manager, Privacy at Coinbase earn?
Coinbase has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Manager, Privacy role at Coinbase posted?
This role was posted on April 20, 2026 (61 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Manager, Privacy role at Coinbase require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Coinbase lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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