About the role#
This is a 12-week summer 2027 internship within the Tech Sourcing team, part of the Source to Pay group at Coinbase. You will focus on software, SaaS, AI, and cloud spend. This role involves hands-on operational work to help the company scale safely and sustainably.
What you'll do#
- Lead a SaaS optimization review by identifying overlapping tools, spend, renewal dates, and usage, then recommend consolidation or right-sizing.
- Build renewal readiness briefs for upcoming renewals, covering owners, notice deadlines, spend, usage, and open questions.
- Research vendor pricing by comparing models, usage units, commitments, and overage exposure across various scenarios.
- Support live sourcing work, including vendor research, quote comparisons, meeting notes, and follow-ups.
- Work with the BPO team to identify process delays and test practical fixes.
- Assist with RFP and RFQ development and proposal evaluation.
- Keep desktop procedures and internal documentation accurate.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a degree in finance, business, legal studies, or a related analytical field.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accuracy in your work.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and deliver on commitments.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to dissect problems, analyze data, and make data-driven recommendations.
- Genuine interest in the mission of Coinbase and the future of digital assets.
- Ability to use generative AI responsibly, maintain human oversight, and deliver business-ready outputs that improve workflow efficiency, cost, and quality.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York
- Modality: Hybrid
- Term: Summer 2027
- Status: Full-time and paid
About Coinbase
Coinbase operates as a financial services company focused on digital currency transactions. Founded in 2012, the firm provides a platform for merchants and consumers to trade assets like bitcoin, ethereum, and litecoin. It maintains a remote-first work environment for its staff of over 1,000 employees. The company builds tools for an open financial system.
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