Engineering Manager, Custody
BitGo:
BitGo is a leading provider of digital asset financial services, catering to institutional investors with liquidity, custody, and security solutions. Established in 2013, BitGo is a pioneer in multi-signature wallets and is dedicated to serving institutional clients in the digital asset space. BitGo is actively engaged in both centralized and decentralized finance, offering top-tier trading, lending, and borrowing services through its prime brokerage division. Serving as the custodian for WBTC, a prominent global stablecoin for Bitcoin, BitGo also introduced BitGo Portfolio and Tax in 2020, delivering a comprehensive solution for digital assets. The company launched BitGo Trust Company in 2018, offering a qualified custodian service specifically designed for digital asset storage. With a significant presence in handling approximately 20% of all global Bitcoin transactions and supporting over 600 coins and tokens, BitGo serves as the secure backbone for more than 1500 institutional clients spanning 50 countries, including regulated entities and major cryptocurrency exchanges. BitGo has received financial backing from renowned firms such as Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, DRW, Galaxy Digital Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners.
BitGo is seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Compliance division in Bangalore, India. The role entails close collaboration with counterparts in the US and may involve hands-on coding to gain a comprehensive understanding of BitGo and blockchain components. The ideal candidate is expected to be deeply involved in the technical aspects of the team's work.
Responsibilities:
- Be responsible for expanding BitGo's business by developing optimal systems for institutions
- Collaborate with Product, Trust, Compliance, and other key stakeholders to define and execute the product and technical vision effectively
- Provide consistent coaching to the team and broader engineering department
- Take direct ownership of the team's work quality and delivery
- Manage the end-to-end availability and performance of critical services
- Foster best practices in engineering design and usability and lead by example
- Facilitate comprehensive documentation and knowledge sharing
- Partner with management and product teams to strategize, estimate, and prioritize roadmap objectives
- Work closely with company leadership to identify upcoming opportunities and risks
- Cultivate a culture across engineering that aligns with BitGo's values of open communication, collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and a client-centric approach
- Coordinate with stakeholders in US and other global locations, potentially requiring availability for calls in PST/EST timezones to synchronize with the geographically dispersed team
Required Skills & Experience:
- 8+ years of software engineering experience with a minimum of 2 years in a managerial role
- Exposure to the crypto industry, either professionally or personally, or a strong interest in the field
- Successful track record of transitioning into a new organization as a manager
- Demonstrated experience in recruiting and hiring top engineering talent, including managers
- Proven success in leading company-wide engineering initiatives
- History of collaboration with product teams to define product roadmaps
- Strong stakeholder management skills, particularly in collaboration with business stakeholders
- Degree in Computer Science or equivalent engineering field
- Proficient in written and verbal communication
Why Join BitGo?
Being part of BitGo means being at the forefront of disrupting the financial industry, requiring a blend of vision, innovation, passion, technical expertise, drive, collaboration, and execution. By joining BitGo, you will work with a team of dedicated professionals who embody the company's values of open communication, collaboration, accountability, craftsmanship, and customer focus. We are looking for individuals who offer fresh perspectives, innovative thinking, and problem-solving abilities to help shape the future of financial markets.
Benefits of working at BitGo:
- Competitive salary
- Hybrid work model
- IT equipment support for work purposes
- Meal and commute allowance
- Medical insurance coverage
- Attractive well-being allowance encompassing medical, wellness, and fitness benefits
- Provided snacks available at the Bangalore office
- Opportunity to learn and grow among a talented workforce!