Engineering Manager - BitGo Prime
BitGo, a prominent player in digital asset financial services for institutional investors, is seeking an Engineering Manager to join their Prime organization. This role entails overseeing the development of resilient services and leading critical projects with minimal supervision.
This position is a hybrid role, requiring in-office presence in NYC on Wednesdays, with remote work options for the rest of the week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and nurture a team of talented engineers, fostering a culture of open communication, technical excellence, and accountability.
- Drive the team to ensure quality and timely delivery of projects.
- Manage all technology powering BitGo Prime, spanning trading, lending, settlement, and related services.
- Serve as a liaison between engineering teams and various operational, support, compliance, and business functions.
- Establish, track, and meet key performance indicators related to operations efficiency, client experience, and service uptime.
- Encourage documentation and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Collaborate with management and product teams to define and prioritize roadmap goals aligned with company objectives and client needs.
Skills & Experience:
BitGo seeks individuals who embody their values of open communication, craftsmanship, ownership, and a commitment to building trust in digital assets.
Required:
- Managerial experience in engineering or a similar senior-level role.
- Extensive professional background in areas like digital wallets, clearing, lending, trading, or accounting systems.
- 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in automation, tooling, and system debugging.
- Demonstrated success in recruiting top engineering talent.
- Ability to collaborate across teams, empowering joint efforts to achieve departmental objectives.
- Self-motivated, quick to adapt, and decisive in decision-making.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Understanding and interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with NodeJS, TypeScript, Go, Postgres, React, and Kafka.
- Experience with microservices, service-oriented architectures, and large-scale, real-time distributed applications.
- Knowledge of Containers and Kubernetes.
- Exposure to the financial industry landscape.
Why Join BitGo?
Innovate alongside a team of driven professionals who embody BitGo's core values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. Embrace the opportunity to contribute to reshaping the financial markets and be part of a fast-growing, inspiring startup environment.
Notable Benefits of Joining BitGo:
- Competitive salary, bonus, and stock options package.
- Health insurance coverage for employees, partners, and dependents fully covered by the company.
- Generous 401k company match and other financial benefits.
- Paid parental leave and vacation days.
- Access to commuter benefits and a supportive work environment near public transport.
- Enjoy custom daily meals, snacks, and well-equipped workspaces.
Pay Transparency Notice:
The compensation for this role typically ranges between $185,000 - $235,000 USD base salary, dependent on seniority and location. Additional perks include equity, an annual performance bonus, and the aforementioned benefits package.
