Backend Software Engineer

Leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
$150,000 - $180,000
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
In-Person
501 - 1,000 Employees
3+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Backend Software Engineer

BitGo, established in 2013, stands as the premier infrastructure provider in the digital asset space, offering a comprehensive suite of services including custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement from regulated cold storage. As the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider globally, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and serves thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors worldwide.

The role demands a skilled Backend Software Engineer with at least 3 years of experience to join their San Francisco office. The position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $150,000 to $180,000 USD, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in designing and building robust APIs, libraries, and services that power BitGo's financial services infrastructure.

Key responsibilities include owning functionality from inception to deployment, collaborating with engineering teams, and providing mentorship through code reviews. The role requires strong expertise in TypeScript/Node.JS, SQL databases, and RESTful API design, along with experience in financial services technology.

This is an excellent opportunity for engineers passionate about cryptocurrency and blockchain technology to join a company that's transforming the financial markets. BitGo offers a collaborative startup environment with great colleagues, comprehensive benefits including full health coverage for employees and dependents, 401k matching, and equity options. The company values ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication, making it an ideal place for those who want to make a significant impact in the digital asset space.

Last updated 8 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
  • 3+ years of back-end, server-side software development
  • Experience in Financial Services and/or Financial Technology
  • Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.JS
  • Strong experience with SQL databases like 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 and branching methodologies
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Comfortable with inclusion in on-call rotations

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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