Director of Engineering, Wallets
BitGo seeks an exceptional individual to fulfill the role of Director of Engineering for our Wallets Engineering division, focusing on advancing core wallet technology and ensuring superior wallet experiences for our clients. This leadership position does not involve hands-on coding but necessitates close technical involvement in the team's operations.
Location: This is an onsite position located at our office in Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Spearhead the development of innovative wallet solutions catering to a broad spectrum of clients, ranging from cryptocurrency-based enterprises to Fortune 500 companies.
- Hold responsibility for enhancing the user experience of our wallet platform.
- Engage in collaboration with cross-functional teams such as Product, Marketing, and Sales to establish and execute both the product and technical roadmap for Wallets Engineering.
- Mentor engineering managers to help cultivate the next wave of senior engineering leaders at BitGo.
- Nurture a culture across the engineering organization that exemplifies our core values of open communication, collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and a customer-first approach.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Minimum of 14 years of professional experience in software engineering, inclusive of at least 6 years in a managerial capacity and 2 years leading teams of managers.
- Exposure to the crypto space, either professionally or personally, or a keen interest in this domain.
- Proven experience in transitioning into a new organization as a manager or director.
- Record of successfully sourcing and securing top engineering and managerial talent.
- Successful track record of spearheading engineering-wide initiatives.
- Demonstrated ability in collaborating with product teams to develop product roadmaps.
- Proficient stakeholder management skills, particularly in collaboration with business stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Why Choose BitGo:
Disrupting industries requires vision, innovation, passion, technical expertise, effective delivery, and collaborative spirit. Join a team of driven individuals who uphold our corporate values of open communication, collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and customer-centricity. We are searching for new team members who bring fresh perspectives and problem-solving abilities to help redefine the world's financial markets.
Perks of Joining BitGo:
- Competitive base salary and bonus structure, along with stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage at no cost to the employee, their partner, and dependents.
- Generous 401k company match of 4%.
- Paid parental leave and vacation time.
- Convenient commuting options including free commute and parking pass within close proximity to Caltrain.
- Complimentary custom lunches, dinners, and snacks.
- Tailored computer equipment and workplace furniture.
- Collaborative work environment with inspiring colleagues in a thriving startup culture.
Cryptocurrencies are driving significant disruption in the financial sector. Join our team and become part of a transformative journey in finance.
Pay Transparency Notice: Depending on your level and location, the average compensation for this role ranges between $205k - $275k USD in base salary. Equitable equity grants, an annual performance bonus, and the aforementioned benefits form part of the remuneration package for this position.