Staff Software Engineer - HeightZero

BitGo is a leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, catering to institutional clients worldwide. BitGo specializes in custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services out of regulated cold storage. We are on a mission to advance a borderless digital financial services economy accessible 24/7 with our dedicated team spread across multiple trust companies globally. With over 1,500 institutional clients in 50 countries, including prominent brands and cryptocurrency exchanges, BitGo secures approximately 20% of all on-chain Bitcoin transactions by value, serving as the largest independent digital asset custodian.

We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our HeightZero team specifically based in our Palo Alto office for a supportive, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchains and BitGo functionalities into HeightZero products.
• Take ownership of features from research to deployment, ensuring scalability and robustness.
• Create integration libraries and SDKs to interface with server and APIs.
• Document and expose functionality for internal and external tooling and UI.
• Work closely with engineering teams and product managers to maintain consistency in technical requirements understanding.
• Provide mentorship and code reviews for the broader engineering team on best practices.

Skills & Experience:

We seek individuals who uphold values like open communication, transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship aligning with our vision to deliver trust in digital assets.

Required:

• Minimum 8 years of backend software development experience.
• Proficient in working independently within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong command of server-side languages such as TypeScript/Node.JS.
• Skilled in unit and functional testing, debugging, and providing extensible abstractions.
• Experience with Git/GitHub, CI tools, code review tools, and branching methodologies.
• Proficiency in algorithm design, problem-solving, and complex systems analysis.
• Background in designing and implementing various databases.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with the blockchain or security industry.
• Interest and understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
• Experience with microservices, service-oriented architectures, AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2.
• Real-world expertise in building scalable distributed systems.

Why Join BitGo:

At BitGo, we are a team of passionate individuals focusing on excellence, ownership, and open communication to disrupt the financial markets. We are on the lookout for innovative thinkers and problem solvers who are eager to be part of transforming the world's financial landscape.

Some Benefits:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and stock options.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage for employees, partners, and dependents.
• Generous 401k company match and paid parental leave.
• Free custom meals, snacks, and a supportive startup environment.

Compensation Details:

Depending on location and leveling, average compensation for this role ranges between $165,000 - $210,000 USD base salary with additional equity, performance bonus, and benefits as part of the package offered.

Cryptocurrencies are significantly reshaping the financial services industry, and with us, you can proudly say you were part of the transformative team in investing.