Senior Software Engineer - HeightZero

BitGo is a pioneering digital asset financial services leader, serving institutional investors with liquidity, custody, and security solutions since its establishment in 2013. Specializing in catering to institutional clients, BitGo is actively involved in both centralized and decentralized finance, providing top-tier trading, lending, and borrowing services through its prime brokerage solutions. BitGo Trust Company, launched in 2018, sets the standard as the first qualified custodian solely dedicated to storing digital assets. Processing a notable share of global Bitcoin transactions, BitGo supports over 1,000 coins and tokens, fostering the security and operational backbone for more than 1500 institutional clients globally.

BitGo is supported by prominent investors like Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, DRW, Galaxy Digital Ventures, Redpoint Ventures, and Valor Equity Partners. In 2023, BitGo acquired HeightZero, a cutting-edge technology platform empowering financial institutions to invest in digital assets on behalf of clients. Additionally, HeightZero offers comprehensive token management services to foundations and new digital assets encompassing employee grant management, staking services, vesting schedules, tax withholding, and various other services.

BitGo is currently seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to bolster the HeightZero team in an onsite role based at the NY office in 40 Wall Street.

Responsibilities:

• Architect and develop scalable, well-abstracted APIs, libraries, and services to seamlessly integrate blockchains and BitGo functionalities into HeightZero products.
• Assume ownership of feature development and scalability enhancements from initial concept through deployment.
• Create integration libraries and SDKs for interaction with server and APIs.
• Document and expose functionality to UI, third-party developers, and internal and external tools.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and product managers to ensure consistent alignment on technical requirements and uphold work quality standards.
• Provide mentorship to peers across the engineering team through code reviews and advocacy for best practices.

Skills & Experience:

Seeking team members who embody the values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship aligned with the mission to deliver trust in digital assets. Required:

• Minimum of 6 years in backend software development.
• Ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Strong proficiency in server-side languages like TypeScript/Node.JS.
• Experience in unit and functional testing, debugging, and design of extensible abstractions for complex systems.
• Proficient in Git/GitHub, code review tools, CI tools, etc.
• Skilled in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Experience with designing and implementing various database types.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with blockchain and/or security industry.
• Strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
• Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures.
• Knowledge of AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2.
• Proficient in building distributed scaling systems in real-world scenarios.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive base salary, performance bonus, and stock options.
• Full insurance coverage for employees, partners, and dependents.
• Up to a 4% company match for 401k contributions.
• Paid parental leave and vacation time.
• Complimentary catered lunches, dinners, and snacks.
• Personalized computer equipment and workplace furnishings.
• Vibrant startup culture with inspiring colleagues.

Notice on Pay Transparency: Depending on level and location, the expected compensation for this role ranges between $165,000 - $210,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus, and the mentioned benefits are inclusive in the overall package.

Embark on the journey to become part of an impactful team reshaping financial markets through cryptocurrency innovation.