How Many People Work at Coinbase? Headcount and Employee Trends

Coinbase employs roughly 4,300 people, making it one of the larger companies in the digital asset industry. Recent staffing data shows 598 hires and 305 departures, resulting in a net gain of just under 300 employees. The numbers suggest measured growth accompanied by normal turnover as Coinbase continues to scale its trading platform, custody services, and supporting operations.

Engineering is the largest team with about 1,605 employees, accounting for a little more than one-third of the overall workforce and underscoring the company’s product-led focus. Marketing & Product (474) and Finance & Administration (458) follow, each representing around one-tenth of headcount and providing the go-to-market and corporate infrastructure that support Coinbase’s exchange and custody offerings. Sales & Support (370) and Business Management (285) supply customer-facing expertise, while Human Resources (220) and Risk, Safety & Compliance (208) handle talent and regulatory needs in a tightly regulated sector. Information Technology (190) and Operations (161) round out the core functions, with an additional 329 employees classified under Other, reflecting a diverse mix of specialized roles.

Coinbase’s workforce is highly distributed, with approximately 2,793 employees categorized under “Other” locations, indicating a strong remote or globally dispersed presence. Among named hubs, New York hosts the largest contingent at 474 people, followed by San Francisco with 319. Seattle (181), Los Angeles (162), and Austin (51) illustrate a continued foothold in key U.S. tech markets, while Bengaluru (101) and Hyderabad (97) highlight growing technical centers in India. The company also maintains a notable presence in London with 73 employees and Portland with 49, reinforcing its strategy of tapping talent across multiple regions.