Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

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Posted on 11/9/2024

BitGo

BitGo

201-500 employees

Secure custody and management of digital assets

Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$165k - $210kAnnually

+ Equity + Annual Performance Bonus

Senior

Palo Alto, CA, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Git
Node.js
Postgres
TypeScript
Blockchain
MongoDB
REST APIs
Requirements
  • At least 6 years of proven experience of back-end and server-side development
  • Great at algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
  • Strong experience with of TypeScript, Node.js and Express
  • Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design
  • Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures
  • Experience with unit and functional testing and debugging
  • Experience in Git/GitHub and branching methodologies, code review tools, CI tools, etc.
  • Ability to move quickly and adjust course as needed in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline from a top university
  • Understanding of and strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable, well abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to empower our API-first platform
  • Own functionality and scalability features by taking responsibility from inception to deployment and customer integration
  • Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and our internal and external tooling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand and refine product requirements
  • Provide mentorship to your peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and education on best practices

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. Additionally, BitGo 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 reliable and compliant services that enhance the security and management of digital assets.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$165.8M

Headquarters

Palo Alto, California

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

21%

1 year growth

47%

2 year growth

36%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased demand for digital asset custody solutions among institutional investors.
  • Growing interest in staking services driven by proof-of-stake blockchain adoption.
  • Expansion into Asia-Pacific region with favorable regulatory environments for crypto.

What critics are saying

  • Retail platform launch may dilute focus from core institutional clients.
  • Expansion into APAC may lead to increased regulatory scrutiny and compliance challenges.
  • Partnership with Neutronpay could pose operational risks if service expectations aren't met.

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 have expanded its platform and 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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