Full-Time

Senior Full Stack Engineer

Wallet Experience

Posted on 8/17/2024

BitGo

BitGo

201-500 employees

Custodial and security services for digital assets

Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$165k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Palo Alto, CA, USA

This is an onsite role, working from our Palo Alto, CA office.

Category
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
JavaScript
UI/UX Design
React.js
MySQL
Git
Node.js
SQL
Postgres
TypeScript
REST APIs
HTML/CSS
Requirements
  • 5+ years of frontend software engineering experience
  • Strong experience with React, JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
  • Proficiency in backend development using TypeScript, Node.js and Express.
  • Extensive experience with SQL databases such as Postgres or MySQL.
  • Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.
  • Experience with microservices architecture and service-oriented designs.
  • Proficiency in Git / GitHub, branching methodologies, code review tools, and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotations for system support.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with design and product managers to plan and develop new UIs for upcoming initiatives
  • Improve existing UI functionality on a variety of products
  • Build reusable code for future use
  • Codebase health improvements
  • Cross team communications with stakeholders to understand implementation requirements and limitations
  • Provide mentorship to peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and education on best practices
  • Provide maintenance support and enhance performance to existing applications

BitGo provides secure and efficient solutions for institutional clients in the digital currency market, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The company offers custodial services to securely store digital assets, multi-signature wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions, and APIs that allow clients to integrate these services into their platforms. BitGo also provides staking services, enabling clients to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Unlike many competitors, BitGo emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring that clients can navigate the complexities of the digital currency market safely. The goal of BitGo is to support institutional investors by offering essential services that enhance security and compliance in managing digital assets.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$165.8M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-4%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in crypto trading by firms like E-Trade boosts BitGo's custodial demand.
  • BitGo's retail platform launch diversifies revenue beyond institutional clients.
  • Partnerships for dual staking services enhance BitGo's collaborative service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • New entrants like Reown and 1Money challenge BitGo's market share.
  • E-Trade's crypto market entry could attract clients away from BitGo.
  • BitGo's retail focus might dilute its institutional client service quality.

What makes BitGo unique

  • BitGo offers multi-signature wallets, enhancing security for institutional clients.
  • The company provides APIs for seamless integration into client platforms.
  • BitGo's strategic acquisitions, like Lumina and Hedge, expand its service offerings.

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Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans

Catered lunches, fresh snacks, and gourmet coffee

Commuting made easy with company-paid Caltrain passes

Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401k plan

Computer equipment and workplace furniture

Flexible vacation time

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