Senior Software Engineer, Bitgo
HSM
$160-210k
Plus Bonus + Equity + Stock Options
Digital asset financial services for instuitutions
Job no longer available
Digital asset financial services for instuitutions
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
$160-210k
Plus Bonus + Equity + Stock Options
201-500 employees
Company mission
BitGo's mission is to deliver trust in digital assets.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cryptography, or a related field
- At least 5 years of experience working in firmware and software development for embedded systems, preferably in the field of hardware security modules (HSMs)
- Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols such as RSA, ECC, AES, and SHA
- Experience in designing and implementing cryptographic solutions for enterprise-level systems
- Strong programming skills in one or more programming languages such as C, C++, Rust, Java, or Python is a plus
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
- Experience with hardware/software integration, including interacting with hardware components and peripherals
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and debug software/hardware interactions
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced HSM firmware engineer with expertise in Multisignature (Multisig) and Multi-Party Computation (MPC) to join our team
- The ideal candidate will have a strong experience in designing and implementing cryptographic solutions for enterprise-level systems in programming languages such as C, C++ or Rust and a passion for working with hardware security modules (HSMs)
- This role requires hands-on experience in firmware and software development, as well as a willingness to engage in datacenter visits to interact with servers and hardware boards
- Design, develop, and maintain firmware and software components for HSMs, ensuring high performance, reliability, and security
- Implement features related to Multisig and MPC to support advanced cryptographic operations
- Write efficient and maintainable code in languages such as C or Rust, optimizing performance and minimizing resource utilization
- Conduct code reviews and participate in software architecture discussions to ensure code quality and consistency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cryptographic solutions into existing products or to develop new ones
- Collaborate with other engineers to interface firmware and software with HSM hardware components
- Participate in datacenter visits to perform hands-on testing, troubleshooting, and validation of HSMs and hardware boards
- Create technical documentation, including design specifications, API documentation, and user guides
- Provide technical support to customers, partners, and internal teams on HSM-related issues and integration challenges
Our take
The digital asset industry is maturing, with asset companies looking to shore up their positions by adding secure custody capabilities. This is good news for BitGo, an independent, regulated cryptocurrency custodian company providing security, custody, and liquidity solutions.
BitGo’s flagship multi-signature wallet solution helps its clients mitigate risk and optimize capital efficiency. The company has subsequently expanded to also cover a number of areas that are critical for any holder of major crypto assets - like portfolio and tax management. In this, BitGo was smart to focus exclusively on institutional clients: there’s huge appetite among larger players to expedite the mainstreaming of crypto, and they’ll need precisely BitGo’s tools to get there.
BitGo was in talks to be acquired by PayPal, and most recently Galaxy Digital, which speaks to a strong institutional confidence in the crypto wave. In spite of a rocky 2024 for the digital assets (which now sees BitGo suing Galaxy Digital for pulling out of the acquisition deal), BitGo has manoeuvred itself into a central position to capitalise on what, now, seems a near-inevitable period of mass adoption. Exemplifying this, the BitGo Ventures wing of the company was launched in 2024 to partner with and invest in cutting-edge blockchain and fintech startups, whilst the company saw revenue rocket to $4.19 billion in H1 2025. It's now gearing up for an IPO bid, which is fitting considering its growth.
Exemplifying this, the BitGo Ventures wing of the company was launched in 2024 to partner with and invest in cutting-edge blockchain and fintech startups, whilst the company saw revenue rocket to $4.19 billion in H1 2025. It's now gearing up for an IPO bid, which is fitting considering its growth
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Insights
-26% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Aug 2023
$100m
SERIES C
Oct 2018
$16m
SERIES B
Total funding: $170.5m
Company benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision plans
- Catered lunches, fresh snacks, and gourmet coffee
- Commuting made easy with company-paid Caltrain passes
- Competitive compensation, stock options, and 401k plan
- Top-end computer equipment to power your work
- Flexible vacation time
- Remote/hybrid friendly with physical location workspaces
Company HQ
Evergreen Park, Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Mike Belshe
(CEO)Previously Director of Engineering at Good Technology, who went on to found Cookout Software - and then move to Google as a Software Engineer/Development Manager when the latter company bought out the startup. Has served as BitGo CEO for over a decade.
Ben Davenport
(Advisor)Has spent time as a Software Engineer at Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, and worked on algorithm development at Hudson River Trading. Additionally co-founded and led Beluga, a mobile group messaging solution that was ultimately bought by Facebook, and became Facebook Messenger.
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