Staff Software Engineer - HeightZero
BitGo is a prominent player in digital asset financial services, catering to institutional investors by offering liquidity, custody, and security solutions. With roots dating back to 2013, BitGo introduced the multi-signature wallet concept and was the first digital asset firm to concentrate primarily on serving institutional clientele. Engaged in both centralized and decentralized finance domains, BitGo delivers top-notch trading, lending, and borrowing services via its prime brokerage facilities. In 2018, BitGo unveiled BitGo Trust Company, the pioneer qualified custodian specifically tailored for storing digital assets. Facilitating around 20% of global Bitcoin transactions, and supporting over 1,000 coins and tokens, BitGo serves as the cornerstone for the security and operational framework of over 1500 institutional customers across 50 nations. Backed by noteworthy entities like Goldman Sachs, Craft Ventures, Digital Currency Group, and others, BitGo is expanding its operations by acquiring companies like HeightZero. HeightZero advances technology that empowers financial organizations to tap into digital asset investments on behalf of their clients and provides extensive token management services.
BitGo is seeking a skilled Staff Software Engineer to join our HeightZero team based in Palo Alto, CA.
Responsibilities:
- Develop scalable, well-abstracted, and resilient APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchain technology and BitGo features into our HeightZero products.
- Maintain end-to-end responsibility for feature functionality and scalability, from research to implementation and deployment.
- Build integration libraries and SDKs for interfacing with our server and APIs.
- Document and expose functionalities to user interfaces, third-party developers, and internal and external tools.
- Collaborate closely with engineering teams and product managers to ensure clarity and consistency in technical requirements and work quality.
- Offer mentorship to fellow team members through code reviews and best practices guidance.
Skills & Experience:
We are seeking individuals who embody our values of open communication, transparency, taking ownership, and high-quality craftsmanship, and who are aligned with our vision of establishing trust in digital assets.
Required:
- Minimum 8 years of backend software development experience.
- Capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated discipline and ownership over work efforts.
- Proficient in server-side languages like TypeScript/Node.JS.
- Skilled in unit and functional testing, debugging, and designing simple yet extensible abstractions for complex systems.
- Familiarity with Git/GitHub, branching methodologies, CI tools, etc.
- Proficient in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
- Experience in designing and implementing various database types.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with blockchain and/or security industry.
- Interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
- Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures.
- Knowledge of AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2.
- Background in building scalable distributed systems.
Why Join BitGo?
Embrace the opportunity to disrupt an industry through innovation, collaboration, and execution. Work with a team driven by excellence and embodying values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. See your innovative thinking and problem-solving capabilities contribute to a team changing the landscape of the global financial markets.
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options.
- Fully covered health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents.
- 4% 401k company match.
- Paid parental leave and vacation.
- Complimentary custom meals and snacks.
- Tailored computer equipment and workplace setup.
- Stimulating startup environment with inspiring colleagues.
Pay Transparency Notice:
Compensation for this role ranges between $165,000 - $210,000 USD base salary, subject to leveling and location. Equity, an annual performance bonus, and additional benefits complete the compensation package.
Embark on this journey with BitGo and be proud to have contributed to the team revolutionizing investment opportunities in the financial services industry.