Member of Technical Staff, Transparency Front-End Engineer

At Anchorage Digital, we are spearheading the development of a cutting-edge digital asset platform tailored for institutional involvement in the crypto sphere. Anchorage Digital facilitates institutional engagement with digital assets by offering services such as custody, staking, trading, governance, settlement, and robust security infrastructure. As the home of Anchorage Digital Bank N.A., the sole federally chartered crypto bank in the U.S., Anchorage Digital also caters to institutions through additional entities like Anchorage Digital Singapore and Porto by Anchorage Digital.

Our company, founded in 2017 in San Francisco, California, is backed by prominent institutions such as Andreessen Horowitz, GIC, Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Visa, boasting a Series D valuation exceeding $3 billion. With offices established in key locations including New York, New York; Porto, Portugal; Singapore; and Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Anchorage Digital is a flourishing entity at the forefront of the crypto space.

The responsibilities of the frontend team at Anchorage encompass various critical areas of the company's product interface, including the KYC onboarding application, marketing site, internal web dashboard, and client dashboard. Working diligently, this team strives to introduce new functionalities, support existing features, and enhance the efficiency of the associated codebases.

When it comes to individual growth and career advancement, Anchorage Digital embraces a unique approach, focusing on the acquisition, adoption, and consistent application of essential skills and competencies. Central to this philosophy are the "Factors of Growth & Impact," which enable team members, known as "Villagers," to quantitatively measure their impact and personal growth across a spectrum of capabilities and contributions within and beyond the Front End Software Engineering domain.

Throughout your journey with us, you will receive valuable coaching, mentorship, and guidance to enhance your expertise in four pivotal areas:

• Technical Skills:

• Crafting user interfaces that provide a seamless experience for users, aiding in easy comprehension of intricate data for actionable insights.

• Developing detailed data visualizations like maps, charts, graphs, videos, and biometrics from scratch.

• Complexity and Impact of Work:

• Striking a balance between efficiency (shipping products promptly) and excellence (meticulous precision).

• Engaging at the forefront of the blockchain/crypto space and pioneering in SecOps innovations.

• Delivering code that has a tangible impact on the global economy.

• Organizational Knowledge:

• Cultivating an effective testing environment that minimizes technical debt and red tape.

• Engaging in cross-functional collaboration with the broader engineering team.

• Contributing to development cycle planning to steer the team towards their strategic objectives.

• Aiding in team scalability efforts.

• Communication and Influence:

• Actively participating in team endeavors and fostering a cohesive team dynamic.

If you align with the following criteria, you may be a suitable candidate for this role:

• Possess hands-on experience in building web applications/UI from the ground up and providing sustained support over a meaningful timeframe.
• Proficient in at least one JavaScript framework, for instance, Next.JS, React.JS, Angular.JS, Vue.JS, or Ember.
• Demonstrated commitment to code quality and robust test structures.
• Prioritization of end-user experience and business value over mere technological allure.
• Proficiency in core computer science concepts, encompassing concurrency, algorithms, and data structures (formal CS degree not obligatory).
• Characterized by a combination of traits like creativity, humility, ambition, attention to detail, diligence, trustworthiness, eagerness to learn, methodical approach, action-oriented mindset, and tenacity.

While not obligatory, the following additional attributes would be beneficial:

• Experience with web security in a production environment.
• Proficiency in developing Chrome extensions.
• A deep interest in cryptography as opposed to just cryptocurrency.
• A fascination with and knowledge of blockchain protocol white papers and the evolving landscape of cryptoasset innovations.
• Previous exposure to the finance realm.
• An emotional connection to the soundtrack of Hamilton and its depiction of a financial revolution.

Anchorage Digital comprises a diverse, collaborative team that melds expertise from diverse backgrounds like platform security, financial services, and distributed ledger technology. With over 300 team members, we are united in our mission to pave the way for the future of finance and facilitate secure asset movement within the emerging global economy.

At Anchorage Digital, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and supportive work environment that celebrates and values individual differences. Openness about our identities enables us to perform at our optimum capacity and create exceptional work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to promoting equality in employment without bias towards race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status. Anchorage Digital considers all qualified applicants, irrespective of their previous criminal background, in accordance with the law.

Your privacy is a paramount concern to us at Anchorage Digital, and we uphold the trust and confidence of our clients by handling personal and financial information with utmost care. For more details, refer to our privacy policy notices.