Engineering Manager - Crypto Web Experiences
BitGo is a prominent provider of digital asset solutions, offering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services while adhering to regulated cold storage standards. Established in 2013, BitGo is dedicated to facilitating secure access to digital assets for clients globally. Serving a wide array of institutions, including top industry brands and millions of retail investors worldwide, BitGo plays a pivotal role in the digital economy by managing a substantial volume of Bitcoin transactions and being the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider worldwide.
We are seeking an Engineering Manager to join our Growth team, who will play a key role in developing resilient services and working on crucial projects with minimal supervision. This position requires full-time presence at our Toronto office to foster collaborative teamwork and innovative problem-solving.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and cultivate a team of skilled engineers, providing both technical guidance and hands-on leadership
- Foster a culture of open communication, quality craftsmanship, and a sense of ownership within the team
- Oversee the quality and timely delivery of the team’s work
- Manage all technologies supporting BitGo's web experiences for both retail and institutional clients, including onboarding and authentication processes
- Act as a crucial liaison between engineering teams and various stakeholders, ensuring alignment of priorities and goals
- Manage and be accountable for key performance indicators related to internal efficiency, client experience, and service reliability
- Promote comprehensive documentation and knowledge sharing practices
- Collaborate with management and product teams to establish and prioritize roadmap objectives that align with company goals and client expectations
Skills & Experience:
Candidates should embody BitGo's core values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and high craftsmanship, coupled with a strong commitment to building trust in digital assets.
Required:
- Previous experience in a managerial or similar senior engineering role
- 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, including at least 2 years in a managerial capacity
- Familiarity with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
- Strong drive for automation and efficiency improvement
- Effective debugging skills and the ability to comprehend complex system interconnections
- Proven track record in recruiting top engineering talent
- Experience collaborating across teams to achieve collective departmental objectives
- Proactive decision-making and adaptability
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proficiency in written and verbal communication
Preferred:
- Proficiency in technologies such as NodeJS, TypeScript, Postgres, React, and Kafka
- Exposure to microservices and service-oriented architectures
- Experience with large-scale, real-time, and distributed applications
- Knowledge of and experience in the financial industry
- Proficiency in Git/GitHub, code review tools, and CI/CD pipelines
Joining BitGo provides an opportunity to be part of an innovative team transforming the world's financial markets. Compensation for this role typically ranges from $240,000 CAD to $280,000 CAD, along with equity and an annual performance bonus based on location and level. Benefits are location-dependent, while the chance to contribute to reshaping the financial services industry through cryptocurrencies is unparalleled.