Senior Backend Engineer at BitGo

India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, FintechIndustries

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of back-end, server-side software development
  • Great at algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis
  • Strong experience with Node.JS, JavaScript, Java, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design
  • Strong communication skills
  • Experience in Git/GitHub and branching methodologies, code review tools, CI tools, JIRA, Confluence, etc
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or another technical discipline from a top university
  • Understanding and experience working in DeFi or centralized financial industry (preferred)
  • Understanding and strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain industry (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, Golang, TypeScript (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Build strong, resilient, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to power our wallet services: hot and cold wallets, indexing, staking, and SDK services
  • 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 closely with all engineering teams to ensure consistency in understanding of technical requirements and overall work quality
  • Provide mentorship to your peers in the broader engineering team through code reviews and education on best practices

Skills

APIs
Blockchain
Wallets
Indexing
Staking
SDK
Scalability
Code Review

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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