Senior Software Engineer - BitGo Prime
BitGo Job Opportunity Overview:
BitGo is a pioneer in digital asset financial services, catering to institutional investors by offering liquidity, custody, and security solutions. Founded in 2013, BitGo is renowned for introducing the multi-signature wallet and being the first digital asset company focused on institutional clientele. BitGo plays prominent roles in both centralized and decentralized finance, providing market-leading trading, lending, and borrowing services through prime brokerage, along with serving as the custodian of WBTC. With the recent release of BitGo Portfolio and Tax in 2020, the organization offers a comprehensive solution for digital assets. BitGo Trust Company, founded in 2018, emerged as the first custody provider specifically designed for digital assets. Facilitating around 20% of global Bitcoin transactions, BitGo supports a wide array of coins and tokens and serves over 1500 institutional clients worldwide.
Are you someone with a zest for software engineering with a touch for innovation and collaboration? BitGo is seeking to welcome a new addition to the team as a member of the Prime Engineering team to craft modern features and applications for enterprise clients. This pivotal role primarily entails remote work, with an in-office check-in on Wednesdays.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop robust APIs, libraries, and services to bolster our financial services, emphasizing clearing, settlement, digital asset lending, trading, and liquidity.
- Take charge of functionality and scalability features, overseeing tasks from inception to integration into the customer's operations.
- Ensure clear documentation of functionality for external interfaces and internal tools.
- Foster close collaboration with all engineering divisions to maintain consensus on technical prerequisites and overall work standards.
- Mentor fellow engineers by conducting code reviews and imparting best practices education.
Skills & Experience Required:
For candidates aligning with our core values of communication, transparency, ownership, and top-notch quality, BitGo seeks the following qualifications:
- At least 8 years of experience in backend, server-side software development.
- Proven proficiency in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
- Strong grasp of server-side languages like TypeScript/Node.JS.
- Extensive experience in utilizing SQL databases such as Postgres or MySQL along with RESTful API design.
- Competence in unit and functional testing, debugging, microservices, and service-oriented architectures.
- Familiarity with version control systems, code review, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence, among others.
- Capability to effectively handle tasks in a fast-paced setup and participate in on-call schedules for system assistance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred traits and experiences include:
- Background in Financial Services and/or Finance Technology domain.
- Exposure to asynchronous programming and functional programming.
- Experience in conceiving or supporting financial accounting systems.
- Proficiency in areas like digital asset trading, lending, wallets, full-stack development, real-time applications, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with interactions with clients and business associates.
- Interest in and understanding of cryptocurrency and the blockchain industry.
Why Consider a Role at BitGo?
BitGo offers a stimulating work environment with opportunities for innovation and excellence, driven by our core values. Join a team that is prepared to revolutionize the financial market, fostering a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. As part of our team, you can be instrumental in transforming the investment landscape and paving the way for industry disruption.
As an added incentive, benefits for working at BitGo include competitive base salary, stock options, comprehensive health coverage, 401k matching, paid family leave and vacation, free transportation passes, catered meals and snacks, customized work equipment, and a lively startup atmosphere. The prospects at BitGo are a gateway to being a part of a transformative journey in the financial services sector.
Transparency on Compensation:
Based on role level and location, the compensation package averages between $165,000 to $210,000 USD as base salary, alongside equity, annual performance bonuses, and the aforementioned benefits package. Reach new heights in your career with BitGo and play a significant role in reshaping the financial services landscape.