Engineering Manager - BitGo Prime

BitGo is a distinguished player in digital asset financial services, catering primarily to institutional investors by offering liquidity, custody, and security solutions. Established in 2013, BitGo is known for introducing the multi-signature wallet and being one of the first digital asset companies dedicated to serving institutional clients. The company is actively involved in both centralized and decentralized finance, providing market-leading trading, lending, and borrowing services through its prime brokerage suite. BitGo is the custodian for WBTC, the primary global stablecoin for Bitcoin. In 2020, BitGo rolled out BitGo Portfolio and Tax, a comprehensive solution for digital assets, and in 2018, it established BitGo Trust Company, a qualified custodian tailored for storing digital assets. Handling around 20% of all global Bitcoin transactions, BitGo supports over 600 coins and tokens, offering essential security and operational support to over 1500 institutional clients in 50 countries, including a variety of regulated entities and leading cryptocurrency exchanges and platforms. The company enjoys financial backing from reputable firms such as Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, DRW, Galaxy Digital Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners.

BitGo is currently seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join its Prime team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in developing resilient and robust services, tackling critical projects independently or with minimal supervision.

This position is based in Downtown Toronto.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Build, lead, and nurture a team of skilled and impactful engineers, offering cultural, technical, and hands-on guidance
• Expand the team and actively contribute to shaping a culture of open communication, quality craftsmanship, and accountability
• Take direct ownership of ensuring the team's work meets high standards in terms of quality and timeliness
• Oversee all technology and services empowering BitGo Prime, encompassing trading, lending, settlement, and related aspects
• Act as a positive liaison between engineering teams and other departments like product operations, support, compliance, and business stakeholders
• Assume responsibility for key performance indicators (KPIs) relating to operational efficiency, client experience enhancements, and service uptime
• Encourage comprehensive documentation and knowledge sharing within the team
• Collaborate closely with management and product teams to strategize, estimate, and prioritize roadmap objectives
• Align team goals with broader company objectives and client expectations

Essential Skills & Experience:

We are looking for individuals who align with our values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and exceptional craftsmanship, in addition to sharing our vision of delivering trust in digital assets.

Required:

• Substantial managerial experience within an engineering department, preferably in roles overseeing digital wallets, clearing and settlement, lending, trading, or accounting systems
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with at least 2 years in a managerial capacity leading engineering teams
• Strong inclination towards automation and implementing tools to streamline workflows
• Proficient debugging skills and the ability to comprehend complex systems interdependencies
• Demonstrated track record in recruiting and hiring top-notch engineering talent
• Experience collaborating within cross-functional teams to support departmental objectives
• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt quickly and make decisive judgments
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology

Preferred:

• Proficiency in NodeJS, TypeScript, Go, Postgres, React, and Kafka
• Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures
• Background in developing large-scale, real-time, and distributed applications
• Knowledge of Containers and Kubernetes
• Understanding of and experience in working within the financial industry

Why Choose BitGo:

Transforming an industry requires innovation, vision, passion, technical expertise, drive, collaboration, and execution. Join a team committed to excellence and embodying values like ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. BitGo is seeking individuals who can bring fresh thinking, problem-solving skills, and a risk-taking attitude to revolutionize the global financial markets.

Pay Transparency Note:

Based on your level and location, the compensation for this role typically ranges between $235,000 - $285,000 CAD as a base salary. Equity and an annual performance bonus are also included in the comprehensive compensation package for this role.