Director of Engineering, Wallets
BitGo, a pioneering figure in digital asset financial services, is dedicated to providing custody, liquidity, and security solutions to institutional investors. In both centralized and decentralized finance arenas, BitGo leads the way in offering top-tier trading, lending, and borrowing services through its prime brokerage services, also serving as the custodian for WBTC. BitGo is well-known for launching BitGo Portfolio and Tax in 2020, as well as BitGo Trust Company in 2018, showcasing its focus on delivering cutting-edge digital asset solutions. Through facilitating approximately 20% of global Bitcoin transactions and supporting over 1,000 coins and tokens, BitGo's clientele spans across 50+ countries and includes major cryptocurrency exchanges and institutional investors. Backed by prestigious investors such as Goldman Sachs and Digital Currency Group, BitGo provides an innovative environment for professionals to excel.
BitGo is seeking an adept Director of Engineering to oversee the Wallets Engineering division, responsible for driving innovation in core wallet technology and elevating wallet experiences for customers. While this role does not entail hands-on coding, the Director of Engineering will actively engage in the technical aspects of the team's work.
This is an in-office role located in NY, NY.
Key Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the creation of pioneering wallet solutions catering to a diverse range of clients, from crypto-native firms to Fortune 500 companies.
- Ensure an exceptional user experience across the wallet platform.
- Collaborate closely with Product, Marketing, Sales, and other vital stakeholders to define the product and technical roadmap for Wallets Engineering and effectively execute on it.
- Mentor engineering managers to cultivate the next wave of senior engineering leaders within BitGo.
- Cultivate an engineering culture that mirrors the company values of open communication, collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and a client-centric focus.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Possess a minimum of 14 years of software engineering experience, with at least 6 years in a managerial role and 2 years leading managers.
- Hands-on experience in crypto (professional or personal) or a keen interest in the field.
- Proven track record of successful integration into a new organization as a manager or director.
- Demonstrated ability to recruit and retain top engineering and managerial talent.
- Prior successes in spearheading engineering-wide initiatives.
- Strong history of collaborating with product teams to shape product roadmaps.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, especially in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Hold a degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Strong written and verbal communication capabilities.
Why Choose BitGo:
Revolutionizing an industry demands vision, innovation, passion, technical prowess, drive, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of exceptional individuals dedicated to excellence, embodying corporate values including open communication, collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and a client-centric approach. BitGo is on the lookout for colleagues who bring fresh and innovative problem-solving techniques to be part of the team reshaping the global financial markets.
Some benefits of joining BitGo include:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
- 4% 401k company match.
- Paid parental leave and vacation.
- Free meals and snacks.
- Tailored computer equipment and workspace setup.
- Engaging colleagues and an inspirational startup ambiance.
Pay Transparency Notice: The role offers a compensation averaging between $205k - $275k USD base salary, along with equity, an annual performance bonus, and the mentioned benefits based on location and role level.