Staff Software Engineer - HeightZero

BitGo is a prominent provider of digital asset solutions, catering to institutional clients by delivering services such as custody, wallets, staking, trading, and financing from highly secure cold storage facilities worldwide. As a digital asset pioneer, BitGo operates trusted Trust companies in numerous countries, serving over 1,500 institutional clients globally.

The company is currently seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the HeightZero team at their New York City office for on-site collaboration and innovative problem-solving.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and scale APIs, libraries, and services for integrating blockchains and functionality into HeightZero products.
• Take ownership of feature functionality and scalability from research through deployment.
• Create integration libraries and SDKs for seamless interfacing with server and APIs.
• Document features for UI, third-party developers, and internal and external tooling.
• Collaborate closely with engineering teams and product managers to ensure technical requirements understanding and work quality consistency.
• Mentor peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and best practice education.

Required Skills & Experience:

BitGo is looking for individuals who embody their core values of open communication, transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship.

Required:

• 8+ years of backend software development experience.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ownership mentality and self-discipline.
• Proficiency in server-side languages like TypeScript/Node.JS.
• Strong aptitude for unit and functional testing, as well as debugging.
• Ability to create simple and extensible abstractions for complex systems.
• Experience with code versioning tools (e.g., Git/GitHub), code reviews, CI tools, etc.
• Strong algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis skills.
• Prior experience in designing and implementing various database types.

Preferred:

• Understanding of the blockchain and/or security industry.
• Interest and experience in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies.
• Background in microservices and service-oriented architectures.
• Familiarity with AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2.
• Real-world experience in building scalable distributed systems.

Why Join BitGo?

BitGo values innovation, vision, collaboration, and excellence in disrupting the industry. Join a team of driven individuals who embody the corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and transparent communication. BitGo offers competitive compensation, stock options, excellent benefits package, and a collaborative startup environment ripe for innovation and transformation in the financial markets.