Senior Software Engineer - HeightZero

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Position Summary

BitGo is seeking a skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our HeightZero team at our office in Palo Alto, CA. You will be responsible for designing and implementing scalable APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchain technology and BitGo solutions into our HeightZero products. Collaborating with various engineering teams and product managers, you will ensure technical requirements are met, and high quality work is delivered. Additionally, you will provide mentorship to team members through code reviews and sharing best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust APIs, libraries, and services for integrating blockchain technology and BitGo functionalities
• Assume ownership of features and scalability, from research and implementation to deployment
• Create integration libraries and SDKs to interact with server and APIs
• Document and expose functionality for UI, third-party developers, and internal tooling
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and product managers to maintain consistency in technical requirements understanding
• Mentor peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and sharing best practices

Desired Skills & Qualifications

We are seeking individuals who align with our values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship. Candidates should also share our vision of building trust in digital assets.

Critical Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in backend software development
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in server-side languages like TypeScript/Node.JS
• Solid experience in unit and functional testing, debugging, and designing various databases
• Skilled in providing simple and extensible abstractions for complex systems
• Proficient in Git/GitHub, branching methodologies, code review tools, and CI tools
• Strong problem-solving skills, algorithm design, and complexity analysis
• Preferred Experience Understanding of the blockchain and security industry
• Interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
• Experience with microservices, service-oriented architectures, AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2
• Real-world experience in building scalable distributed systems

Why Choose BitGo?

Developing innovative solutions and being part of transformative industry changes requires vision, passion, collaboration, and execution. Join a team that embodies values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. Experience a startup environment alongside great colleagues while striving for excellence.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation including base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company-paid health insurance for employees and dependents
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and vacation time
• Free custom meals and workplace amenities
• Personalized computer equipment and furniture
• Inspiring startup environment

Compensation Note

Salary for this role averages between $165,000 - $210,000 USD, with additional benefits including equity, annual performance bonuses, and outlined perks.

Join BitGo now and be part of a team revolutionizing the financial markets through cryptocurrencies.