Engineering Manager - Prime Brokerage
Company Information:
BitGo is a prominent provider of digital asset financial services catering to institutional investors by offering liquidity, custody, and security solutions since its inception in 2013. Recognized for introducing the multi-signature wallet, BitGo specializes in serving institutional clients, operating within both centralized and decentralized finance sectors. With a focus on market-leading trading, lending, and borrowing services, BitGo is notably the custodian for WBTC, a leading global stablecoin for Bitcoin. The company has further expanded its offerings through the launch of BitGo Portfolio and Tax in 2020, facilitating a comprehensive digital asset solution for clients. Additionally, BitGo introduced BitGo Trust Company in 2018 to function as the first qualified custodian tailored for storing digital assets. Processing an estimated 20% of global Bitcoin transactions, BitGo provides security services for over 600 coins and tokens, servicing more than 1500 institutional clients spanning 50 countries. Venture backing for BitGo includes notable names like Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, DRW, Galaxy Digital Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners.
Position Summary:
BitGo has an opening for an Engineering Manager who will collaborate within the Prime organization. The candidate will play a vital role in strengthening service reliability by contributing to critical projects under limited supervision.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, mentor, and cultivate a group of skilled and high-impact engineers, offering both technical expertise as well as guidance on culture and operations.
- Foster team growth and actively shape a culture centered on open communication, craftsmanship, and accountability.
- Oversee the quality and timely delivery of the team's output.
- Manage and oversee all technologies and services powering BitGo Prime, including trading, lending, settlement and more.
- Act as a liaison between engineering teams and key operational, support, compliance, and business stakeholders.
- Accountable for key performance indicators related to operational efficiency, client experience, and service uptime.
- Promote thorough documentation and encourage knowledge sharing within the team.
- Collaborate with management and product teams to strategize, estimate, and prioritize roadmap objectives.
- Ensure alignment of the team's efforts with overarching company objectives and client expectations.
Required Skills and Experience:
We seek individuals who embody our company values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and excellence in craftsmanship. Ideal candidates should have the following background:
Requirements:
- Previous experience in a managerial or equivalent senior role within the engineering field.
- 8+ years of professional experience as a software engineer, with specific experience leading engineering teams for at least 2 years.
- Proficient in process automation and the development of tools for streamlined workflows.
- Strong debugging proficiency and ability to comprehend complex systems.
- Demonstrated track record in sourcing and recruiting top engineering talent.
- Experience collaborating across teams and enabling cross-functional cooperation to drive departmental objectives.
- Self-driven and decisive, capable of quick adaptability.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or similar field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Passion for and understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Preferred Experience:
- Familiarity with NodeJS, TypeScript, Go, Postgres, React, and Kafka.
- Prior exposure to microservices and service-oriented architectures.
- Experience working with large-scale, real-time, and distributed applications.
- Understanding of Containers and Kubernetes.
- Previous exposure to the financial industry.
- Familiarity with areas such as digital wallets, clearing and settlement, lending, trading, or accounting systems.
Why Choose BitGo?
BitGo offers a dynamic work environment where individuals can contribute towards disrupting the financial services sector through innovation, passion, technical prowess, and exceptional teamwork. Embodying corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication, we welcome individuals who bring unique problem-solving abilities and innovative thinking to join us in revolutionizing the global financial markets.
Here are some of the advantages of being part of BitGo:
- Competitive salary, bonuses, and stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, partners, and dependents.
- Up to 4% company match on 401k contributions.
- Generous parental leave and vacation time.
- Complimentary commuter/parking pass within close proximity to Caltrain.
- Provided custom lunches, dinners, and snacks.
- Tailored computer equipment and workplace amenities.
- Supportive colleagues and an inspiring startup atmosphere.
Equity and annual performance bonus, in addition to the benefits highlighted above are also included as part of the compensation for this role, which typically ranges between $175,000 and $225,000 USD base salary, depending on location and experience level.