Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong is offering a new home for staffs departing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), presenting fresh opportunities for tech talent amid increasing criticism of DOGE's performance and transparency.
With the imminent departure of Billionaire Elon Musk and slew of accusations that is piling up against the "controversial government agency", The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) feels like a sinking ship.
As more and more young tech employees are deliberating on their next career move, it seems like Armstrong's proposal is the only lifebuoy that will get them out of their sticky predicament.
On Tuesday, Armstrong retweeted a viral Fox News segment featuring Ethan Shaotran, a 22-year-old Harvard dropout and DOGE staffer, who described the social backlash he faced for joining the agency.
In the video, Shaotran recounted how he has quickly lost both friends and social standing as a result of his employment at DOGE.
"Most of campus hates me. I hope people realize through conversations like this that reform is genuinely needed."
Despite the remification of his membership with DOGE, he continues to laud his team's effort and hardwork, citing how they work tirelessly, often until 2am every day of the week without breaks on the weekends.
Shaotran also said the things he had learned doing DOGE's work were so much more vast than anything he could have learned in a classroom doing computer science.
But Armstrong's post was more than just a retweet, but a job offer to all DOGE members who are thinking of leaving the agency a chance to work at Coinbase.
Attached to the post was even a link that brings the users to a document where they can fill in their particulars and information.
"If you are looking for the next mission after serving your country, consider helping create a more efficient financial system for the world. If your last mission is complete, let's talk about what you can build next."
Armstrong’s outreach comes as DOGE faces increasing scrutiny for its actual impact. Established by executive order at the start of Trump’s second term, DOGE was tasked with slashing federal spending, modernizing government IT, and eliminating bureaucracy.
Led by Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, the agency promised to cut $2 trillion in federal costs, but independent audits and media reports have challenged its claims, with only $70.9 billion in itemized savings versus the $170 billion touted by DOGE leadership.
DOGE’s rapid, tech-driven approach-staffed largely by young engineers and outsiders-has been both praised for its ambition and criticized for its lack of transparency, operational chaos, and legal gray areas.
There was also leaked information that the DOGE team was leveraging on GROK to spy on bureaucrats and sift out anti-Trump rhetoric within the government agencies.
The agency has faced lawsuits, security breaches, and concerns about the consolidation of government data and potential conflicts of interest, especially given Musk’s ongoing business ties to federal contracts.
Armstrong’s recruitment drive also highlights Coinbase’s deepening political engagement. The company spent over $70 million supporting Trump-aligned crypto PACs in 2024 and recently added Trump’s campaign co-manager Chris LaCivita to its advisory board.
This shift coincided with a wave of regulatory relief for crypto firms, including the dismissal of SEC lawsuits against Coinbase shortly after Trump’s inauguration.
As Musk steps back from DOGE to refocus on his private ventures, and as the agency’s temporary mandate is set to expire by July 2026, many former DOGE staffers are seeking new roles.
#BREAKING: Elon Musk announced that he will step down from DOGE in May after completing most of the work needed to reduce the deficit by $1 trillion. pic.twitter.com/uIqJ8TVdPt
— Jack Straw (@JackStr42679640) March 30, 2025
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Armstrong’s public offer positions Coinbase as a landing spot for these technocrats, leveraging their experience in government reform and digital infrastructure.
Armstrong’s move not only spotlights the uncertain legacy of DOGE but also signals the crypto industry’s appetite for government-savvy tech talent as the sector seeks to shape the future of digital finance and public policy.
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