Staff Software Engineer

Leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
$185,000 - $235,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
8+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Staff 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 a Staff Software Engineer on the HeightZero team, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of digital asset infrastructure.

The position demands expertise in backend development, with a focus on building scalable systems and APIs that integrate blockchain functionality. You'll be working from our New York City office, contributing to a collaborative environment that values innovation and technical excellence. With a required 8+ years of backend development experience and strong proficiency in TypeScript/Node.js, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing robust solutions that handle significant portions of Bitcoin network transactions.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of finance and technology, helping BitGo maintain its position as the largest independent digital asset custodian and staking provider globally. You'll be part of a team that serves thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors worldwide, making a direct impact on the digital economy's operational backbone.

The compensation package is highly competitive, ranging from $185,000 to $235,000 base salary, plus equity and comprehensive benefits including full health coverage and 401k matching. This is an ideal opportunity for a seasoned engineer who wants to be at the forefront of cryptocurrency innovation while working with cutting-edge technology and contributing to the transformation of financial markets.

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Responsibilities For Staff Software Engineer

  • Design and build scalable APIs, libraries, and services to integrate blockchains and BitGo functionality
  • Own functionality and scalability features from research to deployment
  • Build integration libraries and SDKs to interface with server and APIs
  • Expose and document functionality to UI, third-party developers, and tooling
  • Collaborate with engineering teams and product managers
  • Provide mentorship through code reviews and education on best practices

Requirements For Staff Software Engineer

TypeScript
Node.js
  • At least 8 years of backend software development
  • Ability to work and think independently in fast-paced environment
  • Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.JS
  • Expertise in unit and functional testing and debugging
  • Experience in Git/GitHub and CI tools
  • Algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis skills
  • Experience with database design and implementation
  • Understanding of blockchain and cryptocurrencies (preferred)
  • Experience with microservices architecture (preferred)
  • Familiarity with AWS Amplify, ELB, and EC2 (preferred)
  • Experience building distributed systems that scale (preferred)

Benefits For Staff 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
  • Great colleagues and inspiring startup environment

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