Senior Software Engineer - Bitcoin Team

Role overview:

BitGo stands out as a top-notch infrastructure provider for digital asset solutions, offering a wide range of services from custody to trading on regulated cold storage. Since establishment in 2013, our core focus has been on guiding clients securely through the digital asset realm. With a worldwide presence and numerous Trust companies, BitGo caters to thousands of institutions, including key industry players, exchanges, platforms, and millions of retail investors globally. Serving as the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo plays a significant role in Bitcoin network transactions and boasts the largest independent digital asset custodianship and staking provision globally.

This position necessitates full-time presence at our San Francisco office to drive a collaborative team environment and foster innovative problem-solving.

We are presently seeking a seasoned software engineer to become part of our esteemed Bitcoin Team. BitGo conducts a substantial volume of cryptocurrency transactions, demanding that our applications be rapid, precise, scalable, and secure. Our unified platforms engage with various exchanges, organizations, and governments worldwide, leveraging state-of-the-art technology in the industry to ensure optimal functionality.

Duties:

• Take our multi-signature Bitcoin wallets to the next level incorporating the latest Bitcoin functionalities, handling transactions on a multi-billion dollar scale monthly.
• Take charge of the functionality, scalability, and performance of the systems that underpin our Bitcoin products.
• Enhance, extend, and manage existing backend software interfacing with the Bitcoin blockchain.
• Offer Bitcoin-related knowledge and expertise across the engineering team.
• Document and expose functionality to user interfaces, external developers, internal and external tools.

Qualifications & Experience:

Candidates must embody and practice values such as transparent communication, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship, showing a deep commitment to our mission of establishing trust in digital assets.

Required Criteria:

• Over 5 years of comprehensive full-stack software development experience.
• Demonstrable expertise in designing thoughtful, minimalist, and robust APIs.
• Proficient with git and conducting code reviews using Github.
• Zeal for empowering cutting-edge Bitcoin features at scale.
• Advocacy for rigorous testing processes before deployment.
• Ability to operate with independence in a fast-paced setting.

Preferred Criteria:

• Solid grasp of fundamental Bitcoin blockchain mechanics.
• Proficiency in Node.JS, JavaScript, and Typescript for programming and debugging.
• Familiarity with emerging Bitcoin features like Taproot, Descriptors, and Lightning.
• Noteworthy contributions to open source Bitcoin-related software.
• Experience in developing containerized applications running on Kubernetes.

What Sets BitGo Apart:

Leading disruption in an industry necessitates vision, innovation, passion, technical acumen, commitment to delivery, collaboration, and execution. Collaborate with a team of exceptional individuals who strive for excellence and embody corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and transparent communication. We seek new team members who bring inventive problem-solving and thinking, ready to take risks and be part of a team reshaping the world's financial markets.

Explore the benefits* of joining the BitGo team:

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Fully covered health insurance for the employee, partner, and dependents.
• Up to 4% company match for 401k.
• Paid parental leave, vacation time.
• Free commuter/parking pass, customized lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Tailored computer equipment and workspace furniture.
• Inspirational startup environment and exceptional colleagues.

*Benefit packages might vary by location.

Pay Transparency Information: Depending on your level and location, the compensation for this role typically ranges from $165,000 to $210,000 base salary USD. Equity, an annual performance bonus, and the stated benefits are included in the remuneration package.

The advent of cryptocurrencies heralds a transformative shift in the financial services sphere. Join us, and you can look back proudly knowing you were part of the team propelling this investing evolution.