Backend Software Engineer

Leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
$165,000 - $210,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
5+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Backend Software Engineer

BitGo, established in 2013, stands as the premier infrastructure provider for digital asset solutions, offering a comprehensive suite of services including custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement from regulated cold storage. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo processes a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and holds the distinction of being the world's largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider.

The role demands a Senior Backend Engineer who will be based in their New York City office, focusing on building robust financial infrastructure. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $165,000 to $210,000 USD, complemented by equity and performance bonuses. The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of backend development experience, with strong expertise in TypeScript/Node.js, SQL databases, and RESTful API design.

This is an exceptional opportunity for engineers passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to join a company that's actively reshaping the financial markets. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on development, requiring both strong engineering skills and the ability to mentor others. You'll be working on critical financial services infrastructure, building scalable solutions that power digital asset trading, lending, and custody services.

Working at BitGo means joining a team that values ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. The company offers comprehensive benefits including full health coverage for employees and dependents, 401k matching, and various perks. For engineers looking to make a significant impact in the cryptocurrency space while working with cutting-edge technology, this role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of the digital finance revolution.

Last updated 12 days ago

Responsibilities For Backend Software Engineer

  • Design and build strong, resilient, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to power financial services
  • Own functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment and customer integration
  • Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and internal/external tooling
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure consistency in technical requirements
  • Provide mentorship through code reviews and education on best practices

Requirements For Backend Software Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
PostgreSQL
MySQL
React
  • 5+ years of back-end, server-side software development
  • Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.JS
  • Strong experience with SQL databases (Postgres or MySQL)
  • 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, code review tools, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with on-call rotations for system support

Benefits For Backend Software Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Parental Leave
Equity
  • Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options
  • 100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependents
  • Up to 4% 401k company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Free custom lunches, dinners and snacks
  • Computer equipment and workplace furniture

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