Software Engineer - Custody Services

BitGo is a leading provider of secure and scalable solutions catering to the digital asset economy. Since its establishment in 2013, BitGo has been at the forefront of advancing digital asset security and custody solutions. In addition to offering regulated custody, staking, trading services, and core infrastructure to both investors and builders, BitGo has pioneered technologies like the multi-signature wallet and Threshold Signature Scheme (TSS).

Currently serving over 1500 institutional clients in more than 50 countries, BitGo has expanded its offerings to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions for securely holding digital assets and utilizing various financial services. The company's products include regulated custody solutions, a platform for trading, borrowing, and lending assets (BitGo Prime), as well as access to DeFi, staking, NFT wallets, and more.

BitGo is seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join its Custody Services team. This role involves contributing to the development of a custodial platform that enables businesses and customers to engage in trading, staking, and managing crypto products.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement robust APIs, libraries, and services to enhance the custodial platform's scalability and functionality.
• Take ownership of features from inception to deployment and integration for customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to introduce new features.
• Develop clean, efficient, and well-documented code.
• Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks and bugs.
• Stay updated on new technologies and implement them for efficient development.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor fellow engineers through code reviews and sharing best practices.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to refine product requirements.

Skills & Experience:

Required:

• 2-6 years of experience in back-end and server-side development.
• Proficiency in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Strong skills in TypeScript, Node.js, Kotlin, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience with RESTful API design, microservices, and service-oriented architectures.
• Familiarity with testing, debugging, and version control tools.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and pivot quickly.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field.
• Interest and understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

Preferred:

• Experience in developing consumer-facing crypto products.
• Demonstrated ability in building public-facing APIs in production.
• Full-stack development experience preferably involving React.
• Experience collaborating with clients or business partners.
• Familiarity with digital wallets, lending, trading, and other financial systems.

Why Join BitGo:

BitGo offers a dynamic environment where innovation, teamwork, and problem-solving are valued. The company fosters a culture of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication, aiming to bring trust to digital assets. By joining BitGo, you become part of a team dedicated to transforming financial markets and driving industry change.

Compensation:

Depending on your experience and location, the compensation for this position typically ranges from $150,000 - $180,000 USD base salary. In addition to a competitive salary, this role includes equity, an annual performance bonus, and various benefits as mentioned below.

Benefits of Working at BitGo:

• Competitive salary with bonus and stock options.
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and their dependents.
• 401k company match.
• Paid parental leave and vacation.
• Commuter benefits.
• Free meals and snacks.
• Flexible workspace arrangements.
• Collaborative team environment that encourages innovation and excellence.

Join BitGo to be part of the team that shapes the future of investing in this era of disruptive change in the financial services industry.