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 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 operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo processes a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and holds the distinction of being the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider globally.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to join a team that's revolutionizing financial markets through blockchain technology and digital assets. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be instrumental in designing and building robust APIs and services that power critical financial services. The position requires strong expertise in TypeScript/Node.js, SQL databases, and microservices architecture, along with experience in financial systems.

Working from the New York office, you'll collaborate closely with various engineering teams, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the company's mission of delivering trust in digital assets. The role combines technical challenges with the opportunity to work on cutting-edge financial technology, making it ideal for engineers passionate about both financial services and blockchain technology.

The company offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary range of $165,000-$210,000, equity, and comprehensive benefits. BitGo's culture emphasizes ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication, providing an environment where innovative thinking and problem-solving are highly valued. This is an opportunity to be part of a team that's transforming the investment landscape while working with cutting-edge technology in the cryptocurrency space.

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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
  • Experience with functional programming
  • Experience with financial accounting systems
  • Familiarity with digital asset trading, lending, and/or wallets
  • Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.JS
  • Strong experience with SQL databases
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design
  • Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures
  • Experience with unit and functional testing
  • Experience with Git/GitHub and CI tools
  • Ability to work independently in fast-paced environment

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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