Staff Software Engineer - Height Zero
BitGo is at the forefront of digital asset financial services, specializing in catering to institutional investors with liquidity, custody, and security solutions. Established in 2013, BitGo spearheaded the multi-signature wallet and stands out as the first digital asset company dedicated solely to serving institutional clients. Involved in both centralized and decentralized finance, BitGo provides top-notch trading, lending, and borrowing services through its prime brokerage services and serves as the custodian for WBTC, a prominent global stablecoin for Bitcoin. In 2020, BitGo introduced BitGo Portfolio and Tax, delivering clients with a comprehensive solution for digital assets. In 2018, it unveiled BitGo Trust Company, the initial qualified custodian designed for safeguarding digital assets. BitGo processes around 20% of all global Bitcoin transactions and supports over 1,000 coins and tokens. With more than 1,500 institutional clients in 50 countries, BitGo serves as the security and operational backbone for numerous regulated entities, elite cryptocurrency exchanges, and platforms. Backed by renowned entities like Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, and more.
BitGo is currently seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its HeightZero team. The role involves working from the office in Palo Alto on Wednesdays, with the option of remote work for the remainder of the week.
Responsibilities:
- Designing and constructing scalable, well-abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchains and BitGo functionality into HeightZero products.
- Taking charge of functionality and scalability aspects from research, implementation to deployment.
- Developing integration libraries and SDKs for interfacing with servers and APIs.
- Documenting and exposing functionality to various stakeholders, including UI, third-party developers, and internal/external tooling.
- Collaborating closely with engineering teams and product managers to ensure understanding of technical requirements and maintain consistency in work quality.
- Providing mentorship to peers across the broader engineering team via code reviews and sharing best practices.
Requirements:
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in full-stack software development.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Display discipline and ownership in work efforts.
- Proficient in React.js., Node.js, and TypeScript.
- Strong UI/UX design sense.
- Skilled in unit and functional testing, as well as debugging.
- Experienced in providing simple and flexible abstractions in complex systems.
- Proficiency in Git/GitHub, branching methodologies, code review tools, CI tools, etc.
- Strong at algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
- Competent in designing and implementing various database types.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in the blockchain and/or security industry.
- Interest and understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
- Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures.
- Familiarity with AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2.
- Real-world experience in building scalable distributed systems.
Why Join BitGo?
BitGo offers a rewarding opportunity to be part of a team that is transforming the financial market through innovation, collaboration, and execution. By joining BitGo, you align with a team that values ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. Embrace innovation and problem-solving to impact the future of financial markets.
Highlighted Benefits include:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
- Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees (and dependents).
- Company-matched 401k contribution.
- Paid parental leave and vacation time.
- Convenient commute access.
- Free meals and snacks.
- Customizable computer equipment and workplace furniture.
- Inspiring startup environment and talented colleagues.
Pay Transparency: Depending on your level and location, the compensation for this role typically ranges between $185,000 - $235,000 USD in base salary. Additionally, equity, annual performance bonuses, and the listed benefits form part of the overall package.
