Member of Technical Staff, Custody Front-End Engineer
At Anchorage Digital, we are dedicated to developing the most cutting-edge digital asset platform for institutional engagement in the crypto space.
Anchorage Digital offers a comprehensive suite of services enabling institutions to participate in digital assets through custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and top-tier security infrastructure. Our establishment includes Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the sole federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., and Anchorage Digital Singapore, Porto by Anchorage Digital.
Backed by prominent institutions like Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, our Series D valuation exceeds $3 billion. Since our inception in 2017 in San Francisco, California, we have expanded to offices in New York, Porto (Portugal), Singapore, and Sioux Falls (South Dakota).
As part of our team, you will play a significant role in crafting professional-grade UIs crucial for institutional investors worldwide to engage in trading, investing, and exchanging cryptocurrency assets on a day-to-day basis. The crypto industry represents one of the most dynamic sectors in technology today, continuously evolving. Anchorage Digital aims to develop foundational technology to support the safe, regulated, and highly secure advancement of this vibrant industry.
We redefine growth and career progression at Anchorage Digital through skill acquisition, application proficiency, and consistency. Our growth framework, the Factors of Growth & Impact, aids Anchorage Digital "Villagers" in quantifying contributions and enhancing learning opportunities encountered within and beyond the role of Front End Software Engineering. Through guidance, mentorship, and support, we nurture growth across four major dimensions:
Technical Skills:
- Design and deploy intuitive UIs per cryptocurrency management requirements
- Conduct code reviews of fellow developers to maintain consistency and foster knowledge sharing among front-end engineering peers
- Proficiency in implementing automated UI tests for verification purposes
- Engage in collaborative efforts to enhance UI components' simplicity and reusability
Complexity and Impact of Work:
- Effectively balance speed and quality in delivering projects
- Engage in forefront efforts in blockchain/crypto landscape and SecOps innovation
- Contribute code with global economic implications
Organizational Knowledge:
- Advocate for a streamlined testing culture emphasizing minimal tech debt and bureaucracy
- Conduct code reviews throughout the front-end discipline while actively contributing to product advancement
- Contribute to team scaling endeavors
Communication and Influence:
- Collaborate with Backend engineers to suggest/review GraphQL API enhancements
- Brainstorm and align with Product managers and designers on design alterations
- Influence architectural decisions and product roadmap discussions
Candidate Profile:
- Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining web applications/UI from scratch
- Proficiency in at least one JavaScript framework (e.g., React.Js, Angular.Js, Vue.Js, Ember, etc.)
- Adherence to code quality standards and test infrastructure
- Prioritization of end-user experience and business value over tech novelty
- Strong foundation in computer science principles such as concurrency, algorithms, and data structures (Formal CS degree optional)
- Personal qualities encompassing creativity, humility, ambition, attention to detail, diligence, trustworthiness, eagerness to learn, methodical approach, action-oriented mindset, and tenacity
Bonus Proficiencies:
- Familiarity with web security practices in actual production environments
- Experience in developing Chrome extensions
- In-depth interest in blockchain protocol research and cryptoasset trends
- Background in finance industry operations
- Affinity towards content like the Hamilton soundtrack showcasing financial innovation narratives
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive compensation ranges based on skills, abilities, and experience
- Market-leading salary and equity provisions
- Comprehensive benefits package inclusive of health, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Diverse range of globally available benefits and perks
Company Overview: The Anchorage Village brings together accomplished professionals in platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology to empower institutions to engage safely in the evolving digital asset domain. As a diverse team of over 300 diverse members, we are united in our pursuit of building the future of finance and enabling secure value movement in the evolving global economy.
Anchorage Digital is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where every individual is respected and valued. Embracing and celebrating our differences allows us to deliver exceptional work collectively.
Anchorage Digital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, upholding equal employment opportunity across all facets. The company's recruitment considers fair opportunities for applicants independent of factors like race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. We welcome qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories in adherence to relevant legal regulations.
Your privacy rights are a priority for Anchorage Digital, ensuring secure handling of personal and financial data to maintain trust and client confidence. Please refer to our privacy policy notices for further details.
