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full-timeIT Support Engineer
Coinbase · San Francisco, CA
Coinbase is a company in the cryptocurrency and financial technology space focused on increasing economic freedom. As an IT Support Engineer, you will play a critical role in managing the end-to-end onboarding operations for new hires globally. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve troubleshooting technical issues via Slack, managing ticket triage through systems like Jira, and ensuring all new employees have a seamless Day 1 experience. You will be responsible for maintaining and updating technical documentation, such as computer setup guides, and collaborating with cross-functional teams including People Ops, Engineering, and Security to resolve blockers. A significant part of this role involves identifying repetitive operational patterns to drive automation and process improvements, utilizing low-code tools and generative AI to enhance support efficiency. This position is well-suited for a candidate with at least three years of experience in IT service desk or onboarding operations who possesses strong documentation skills, a data-driven approach to problem-solving, and the ability to manage complex, cross-functional workflows in a fast-paced environment.
Ready to do the most impactful work of your career? At Coinbase , we are uncompromising on our mission to increase economic freedom. The bar is high, the environment is intense, and we like it that way. This isn't a place for complacency, it’s a place to be pushed past your perceived limits. If you're ready to build the future of finance alongside people who refuse to settle for "good enough," you belong here. Coinbase is a remote-first, but not remote-only company. Expect to get together quarterly for intense in-person working sessions called “surges.” learn more about working at Coinbase . As an IT Service Desk Engineer on our IT team, you'll own the end-to-end onboarding operations experience that sets every new hire up for success on Day 1. This role sits at the center of how Coinbase scales onboarding support globally, partnering across IT, People Ops, Engineering, and Security to deliver a consistent, high-quality experience. You'll run the day-to-day support operations, maintain the documentation and workflows that power onboarding, and drive automation that reduces friction while keeping quality high. What you'll do: Own new hire onboarding support operations, including Slack-based troubleshooting, Day 1 issue resolution, and facilitated sessions for high-touch or specialized cohorts Manage the global onboarding support rotation, ensuring regional coverage and readiness, and train rotating team members on onboarding standards and processes Lead intake, triage, and escalation of onboarding-related requests through ticketing systems, coordinating with partner teams to resolve blockers impacting new hires Maintain the Computer Setup Guide and onboarding knowledge base, ensuring documentation stays accurate and aligned with live UI, system behavior, and operational workflows Drive onboarding workflow improvements by identifying repetitive issues and piloting low-code automations, bots, and AI-assisted support motions that reduce manual work at scale Track and surface operational metrics on onboarding quality, ticket trends, and support efficiency, using data to recommend process and tooling improvements Required Skills and Experience: 3+ years in IT service desk, IT support, or onboarding operations with hands-on experience supporting employees through account setup, device readiness, and Day 1 workflows Demonstrated ownership of recurring operational processes with proven ability to maintain accuracy across documentation, knowledge bases, and support workflows Experience triaging and resolving issues in ticketing systems (e.g., Jira Service Management) and support channels (e.g., Slack), including escalation coordination with cross-functional stakeholders Track record of identifying operational patterns and translating findings into measurable process improvements, automation, or workflow optimizations Experience coordinating QA reviews or operational health checks and producing summary reporting that surfaces blockers, gaps, and improvement opportunities Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality. 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. #P78405 Pay Transparency Notice: Base salary varies by location (see range below). Total compensation may also include equity and bonus eligibility, and benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k)). Annual base salary range (excluding equity and bonus): $96,304 — $113,859 USD Application Limit: Candidates may submit a maximum of 3 applications within a 6-month period. Equal Opportunity Employer: Coinbase is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with criminal histories will be considered consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. US Applicants: View Employee Rights , Know Your Rights , and E-Verify Notice of Participation. Accommodations: If you are an individual with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation, email us your request and contact info at accommodations[at]coinbase.com. Need screen reading technology? Click here to download a free compatible screen reader and view the tutorial . Data Privacy & Arbitration: By submitting your application, you agree to our Candidate Privacy Notice . US applicants: By submitting your application, you agree to Arbitration of Disputes .
| Role | IT Support Engineer |
|---|---|
| Company | Coinbase |
| Location | San Francisco, CA |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-25 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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