Backend Engineer E3 - Growth at BitGo

India

BitGo Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Cryptocurrency, Digital Assets, BlockchainIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 6+ years of proven experience in back-end and server-side development
  • Great at algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
  • Strong experience with TypeScript, Node.js and Express
  • Strong experience with Node.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • 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, code review tools, CI tools, etc
  • Ability to move quickly and adjust course as needed in a fast-paced environment
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Design and build scalable, well abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to empower our API-first platform
  • Own functionality and scalability features by taking responsibility from inception to deployment and customer integration
  • Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and our internal and external tooling
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
  • Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
  • Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement
  • Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand and refine product requirements
  • Provide mentorship to your peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and education on best practices

Skills

API Design
Scalable Services
Libraries
Code Reviews
Performance Optimization
Bug Fixing
Mentorship

BitGo

Custodial services for digital assets

About BitGo

BitGo provides secure and efficient solutions for institutional clients in the digital currency market, focusing on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The company offers custodial services to securely store digital assets, multi-signature wallets that require multiple approvals for transactions, and APIs that allow clients to integrate these services into their platforms. BitGo also provides staking services, enabling clients to earn rewards by validating transactions on blockchain networks. Unlike many competitors, BitGo emphasizes compliance with regulatory requirements, such as the FATF Travel Rule, ensuring that clients can navigate the complexities of the digital currency market safely. The goal of BitGo is to support institutional investors by offering reliable and compliant services that enhance the security and management of digital assets.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$165.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Crypto & Web3, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

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
Computer equipment and workplace furniture
Flexible vacation time

Risks

Increased competition from firms like E-Trade could challenge BitGo's market share.
Retail platform launch may dilute BitGo's institutional-focused brand.
Expansion into retail services could lead to increased regulatory scrutiny.

Differentiation

BitGo offers multi-signature wallets enhancing security for institutional clients.
The company provides APIs for seamless integration into client platforms.
BitGo's strategic acquisitions have expanded its platform and service offerings.

Upsides

BitGo's retail platform taps into a new customer segment, increasing revenue potential.
Expansion into Singapore positions BitGo to capitalize on APAC market growth.
Partnerships with firms like Core Foundation highlight BitGo's diverse sector involvement.

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