Sales Intern
At $83,200/yr, this role pays less than the middle Account Executive opening on the board today ($170k/yr); the usual band for that kind of seat is $132k–$355k/yr.
The posting
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 .
This is a 12-week internship during summer 2027.
As a Sales, Trading, and Prime (STP) Intern, you'll join the Institutional team and rotate through Sales, Account Management, Execution Services, Financing, Solutions Architecture, and Research. This team engages with the world's most sophisticated institutions to introduce new products, provide market color, devise financing solutions, and deliver client feedback that informs product development. You'll come away with a unique understanding of our clients' needs and how Coinbase builds relationships and trust through outstanding service and product capabilities.
What you'll do
- Rotate across 2 STP functions such as Sales, Account Management, Execution Services, Financing, Solutions Architecture, and Research to build a comprehensive view of institutional client needs
- Analyze data for trends and opportunities, producing competitor analysis and market commentary that inform client engagement strategies
- Create pitchbooks and outreach materials for client presentations and high-value prospect engagement
- Triage and follow up with inbound leads to qualify sales opportunities, tracking progress across product campaigns
- Research and propose process improvements that grow and strengthen the STP business
Required Skills and Experience
- Currently in your junior year of an undergraduate program (rising senior in summer 2027) with demonstrated academic achievement
- Knowledge of the crypto/blockchain industry and familiarity with financial markets, with the ability to contextualize market trends for institutional audiences
- Experience with crypto ecosystems (e.g., self-custody, DeFi, staking, trading) through personal use, coursework, or projects
- Prior experience in a sales or business development role (e.g., internship, campus organization, or entrepreneurial venture) with a track record of proactively generating leads and building relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to produce clear, structured written deliverables such as research summaries, presentations, or market analysis through coursework, projects, or prior internships
- Utilizes generative AI responsibly, maintaining human oversight to deliver business-ready outputs and drive measurable improvements in workflow efficiency, cost, and quality
Position ID: GETR-SI00US-Q326
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Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your work location, the target hourly rate for this position can range as detailed below.
Hourly Rate
$40 - $40 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 .
Taken from Coinbase's own posting, last seen live on 30 Oct 2026.
The application
Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 10 questions.
- 1.I am available to begin a potential full-time role before September 2028Yes or no
- 2.Are you at least 18 years of age?Yes or no
- 3.Have you previously been employed by Coinbase in any capacity?Yes or no
- 4.I understand that Coinbase may use AI tools to assist in the application and interview process.Pick one: Yes
- 5.Which of the following best describes how you use AI tools today?Pick one
- 6.Are you legally authorized to work in the country where this position is located?Yes or no
- 7.Will you require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future?Yes or no
- 8.Are you a current government official or were you a government official in the last five years (e.g., employee of a government agency or a government owned/controlled company, holder of public office or a civil service position)?Pick one: No, I am not a current or former Government Official · Yes, I am a current Government Official · Yes, I am a former Government Official
- 9.Are you a close relative of a government official (i.e., child/step-child, spouse/partner, parent/guardian, aunt/uncle, first cousin, in-law)?Yes or no
- 10.To your knowledge, do you or a close relative currently hold a role, have a significant financial interest in, or maintain a close personal relationship with a senior leader at a company connected to Coinbase that could create an actual orYes or no
From Coinbase's apply page, checked 30 Oct 2026.
About Coinbase
A crypto exchange and trading app for consumers, plus prime brokerage, derivatives and stablecoin payment infrastructure for institutions and businesses.
Pay schedule: A base salary with bonus and equity on top, both of which its posted ranges exclude.
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