Full-Time

Software Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

BitGo

BitGo

201-500 employees

Custodial and security services for digital assets

Crypto & Web3
Financial Services

Junior, Mid

Toronto, ON, Canada

This role will require being full-time onsite at our Toronto office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
MySQL
Git
Node.js
SQL
Java
Postgres
TypeScript
Blockchain
Go
REST APIs

You match the following BitGo's candidate preferences

Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:

Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Experience with server-side languages like Golang, TypeScript/Node.JS, Java
  • Experience with SQL databases like MySQL or Postgres
  • Confident with RESTful API design
  • Great with unit and functional testing and debugging
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline from a top university
  • Great at algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in Git/GitHub and branching methodologies, code review tools, CI tools, etc.
Responsibilities
  • Design and build scalable, well abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchains and staking functionality into our custody platforms and power our financial services
  • Own functionality and scalability features by taking responsibility from research, implementation to deployment.
  • Build integration libraries and SDKs to interface with our server and APIs
  • Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and our internal and external tooling
  • Collaborate closely with all engineering teams and product managers to ensure consistency in understanding of technical requirements and overall work quality
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of and strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain
  • Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures
  • Experience with large-scale, real-time, and distributed applications
  • Familiarity with Containers and Kubernetes
  • Understanding of and experience working in the financial industry

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

-10%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Increased interest in crypto trading by mainstream firms could boost BitGo's client base.
  • Partnerships in diverse sectors may open new revenue streams for BitGo.
  • Nuvei's collaboration could enhance BitGo's visibility in the Latin American market.

What critics are saying

  • E-Trade's entry into crypto trading could increase competition for BitGo.
  • Cryptio's focus on traditional financial entities may threaten BitGo's client base.
  • FTX collaboration could expose BitGo to reputational risks if issues arise.

What makes BitGo unique

  • BitGo offers multi-signature wallets, enhancing security for institutional clients.
  • The company provides powerful 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