Member of Technical Staff, Banking Solutions Front-End Engineer

At Anchorage Digital, there is a focus on developing a highly advanced digital asset platform specifically designed for institutions to actively engage in the realm of cryptocurrency.

Anchorage Digital serves as a pioneering crypto platform that facilitates institutional participation in digital assets across various facets such as custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and cutting-edge security infrastructure. Anchorage Digital integrates the exclusive Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., which holds the distinction of being the sole federally chartered crypto bank in the United States. Other offerings cater to institutions through entities like Anchorage Digital Singapore and Porto by Anchorage Digital.

Fueled by prominent backers like Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, Anchorage Digital garnered a Series D valuation surpassing $3 billion. Established in 2017 in San Francisco, California, Anchorage Digital boasts offices in locations including New York, Porto (Portugal), Singapore, and Sioux Falls (South Dakota).

The frontend team plays a critical role in the development and maintenance of Anchorage’s essential product interfaces, including the KYC onboarding application, the marketing site, the internal web dashboard, and the client dashboard. This team is dedicated to enhancing existing features and functionalities, introducing innovative capabilities, and optimizing the various codebases.

At Anchorage Digital, performance and growth are viewed through a unique lens. The company defines performance by acquring, possessing, and effectively applying a relevant set of skills and competencies. Additionally, Anchorage Digital emphasizes the ongoing learning and development process through the Factors of Growth & Impact framework, designed to empower team members to recognize their impact and continually enhance their skills.

Key areas of emphasis for cultivating growth include:

Technical Skills:

• Crafting user interfaces that streamline complex data into actionable insights.
• Developing intricate data visualizations like maps, charts, graphs, and biometrics.

Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Striking a balance between efficiency and precision in product development.
• Engaging in the forefront of blockchain/crypto technology and security operations innovation.
• Delivering code that influences the global economy.

Organizational Knowledge:

• Cultivating a culture of efficient testing practices to minimize technical debt.
• Collaborating seamlessly across departments.
• Participating in code reviews and contributing to product development.
• Facilitating team scalability.

Communication and Influence:

• Playing a contributing role in shaping architecture and product roadmaps.

Ideal candidates for this position will possess:

• Hands-on experience in building and supporting web applications/UI from the ground up.
• Proficiency in at least one Javascript framework (e.g., React.js, Angular.js, Vue.js, Ember).
• Strong dedication to code quality and robust test infrastructure.
• Prioritization of end-user experience and business value over technological novelty.
• Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals such as concurrency, algorithms, and data structures (no formal CS degree required).
• Qualities like creativity, humility, ambition, attention to detail, diligence, trustworthiness, eagerness to learn, methodical approach, action-oriented mindset, and tenacity.

Bonus points for:

• Practical experience with web security measures.
• Previous involvement in building Chrome extensions.
• Familiarity with cryptography aspects of blockchain technology, beyond cryptocurrencies.
• Eager consumption of blockchain protocol whitepapers and ongoing awareness of cryptoasset innovations.
• Background in the finance sector.
• Appreciation of the revolutionary soundtrack to Hamilton reflecting the founding of a modern financial system.

Working at Anchorage Digital means being part of a collaborative environment known as the Anchorage Village. This community unites experts in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to create tools that empower institutions to navigate the evolving digital asset landscape. With a diverse team of over 300 professionals, Anchorage Digital is dedicated to reshaping the future of finance by providing secure means of value transference in the emerging global economy.

Anchorage Digital values and promotes inclusivity in its workplace, fostering an environment where all individuals feel respected, supported, and connected, irrespective of their backgrounds. Embracing individual differences fosters the creativity and excellence needed to achieve exceptional work at Anchorage Digital.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Anchorage Digital upholds a commitment to offering equal employment opportunities based on individual merits. The company welcomes applications from diverse candidates regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other personal characteristics. Anchorage Digital adheres to all relevant legal requirements regarding the consideration of qualified candidates, including those with criminal histories.

Anchorage Digital's offerings are extended through entities like Anchorage Digital Bank National Association and Anchorage Lending CA, LLC, both wholly-owned subsidiaries of Anchor Labs, Inc., along with Anchorage Digital Singapore Pte Ltd, a Singaporean private limited company.

Protecting the privacy rights of clients remains a top priority for Anchorage Digital. The company emphasizes maintaining trust and confidence by handling personal and financial information securely. For more insights, refer to the Anchorage Digital privacy policy notices.