Staff Software Engineer, Bitgo

• We seek candidates with autonomy, a security-first mindset, expertise in distributed systems, and a deep understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape
• If you're passionate about pushing the boundaries of blockchain technology and have experience in building scalable software, join us at BitGo to shape the future of digital assets
• We are looking for teammates who share and practice our values: open communication, transparency, taking ownership, and high level of craftsmanship
• We are looking for coworkers who share our vision and mission: deliver trust in digital assets
• At least 8 years of back-end, server-side software development
• Strong experience with TypeScript/Node.JS and / or Kotlin
• Great with unit and functional testing and debugging
• Great at providing simple and extensible abstractions to complex systems
• Experience in Git/GitHub and branching methodologies, code review tools, CI tools, etc
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline from a top university
• Understanding of and strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain
• Great at algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

Desirable

• BitGo is looking for a Staff Software Engineer for our Staking team. We're building robust and scalable systems to integrate new and existing blockchains, enabling secure custody and staking of funds totaling billions of dollars
• Leads or significantly contributes to large, multi-person initiatives spanning engineering teams
• Provides comprehensive technical leadership across various domains and initiatives
• Sets and drives the long-term technical vision for the team
• Recognized for delivering high-quality and quantity of hands-on technical contributions
• Offers top-tier feedback on technical designs, enhancing both own and other teams' work
• Plays a key role in defining strategic direction, roadmap planning, and ensuring team success
• Designs and constructs scalable, well-abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services for integrating blockchains and staking functionality into custody platforms
• Takes ownership of functionality and scalability features from research through to deployment
• Develops integration libraries and SDKs for seamless interaction with servers and APIs
• Documents and exposes functionality to UI, third-party developers, and internal/external tooling
• Collaborates closely with engineering teams and product managers to ensure unified understanding of technical requirements and consistent work quality
• Provides mentorship to peers across the broader engineering team, fostering growth through code reviews and best practice education