Senior Software Engineer - Custody

BitGo is the primary provider of digital asset solutions, offering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since establishment in 2013, the focus has been on empowering clients to securely navigate the digital asset sphere. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo caters to thousands of institutions, including top industry brands, exchanges, and platforms, as well as millions of retail investors globally. Operating as the backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant volume of Bitcoin network transactions. BitGo is the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider worldwide.

This role requires full-time onsite presence at the Palo Alto office to foster collaborative teamwork and innovative problem-solving.

BitGo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join the Custody organization. The primary responsibility is to contribute to the development of resilient, robust services that facilitate customers in securely storing and accessing their cryptocurrency while adhering to compliance requirements worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable, well-abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services for the API-first platform.
• Lead the implementation of functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment and customer integration.
• Document and expose features for the UI, third-party developers, and internal and external tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and release new features.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, ensuring application performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify and address bottlenecks, bugs, and continuously explore and implement new technologies to enhance development efficiency.
• Engage in code reviews, support a culture of continuous improvement, and provide mentorship to peer engineers.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to refine and understand product requirements.

Skills & Experience:

Candidates should embrace values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship.

Required:

• Over 6 years of backend and server-side development experience.
• Proficient in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Extensive experience with RESTful API design, microservices, service-oriented architectures, and testing.
• Proficiency in Git/GitHub, code review tools, CI tools, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain.

Preferred:

• Experience in developing consumer-facing crypto products.
• Demonstrated experience in developing public-facing APIs in a production environment.
• Full-stack capabilities, familiarity with React, and experience with clients or business partners.
• Knowledge of digital wallets, ledgering, and relevant technologies.

Why Join BitGo?

Join a team of dedicated individuals who embody excellence, ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication to lead the transformation of financial markets.

Pay Transparency Notice:

Based on role and location, the compensation for this position averages between $165,000 to $210,000 USD base salary, complemented by equity and annual performance bonuses.

Benefits of working at BitGo:

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Health insurance coverage for employee, partner, and dependents.
• Up to 4% 401k company match, parental leave, paid vacation, and commuter benefits.
• Amenities include custom meals, snacks, computer equipment, and inspiring startup environment.

Cryptocurrencies present disruptive evolution in financial services—a chance to be part of a team that revolutionizes the investing landscape.