Senior Infrastructure Engineer - InfraOps at BitGo

Palo Alto, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Assets, Cryptocurrency, FinTechIndustries

Requirements

  • Extensive and demonstrable experience securing, scaling, and operating multiple complex environments on Kubernetes, coupled with deep expertise in associated tooling (ArgoCD, GitOps, Grafana) and advanced Terraform implementations
  • Strong Linux systems administration skills, including performance tuning, troubleshooting, and security hardening
  • Deep understanding of networking fundamentals: VPCs, security groups, load balancers, CNI plugins, and network policy management
  • Proficiency in at least one high-level programming language, preferably Go, with strong bash scripting capabilities
  • Deep operational expertise with relational and NoSQL databases (including advanced connection maintenance, intricate slow query analysis, index management) as well as large-scale object storage solutions
  • Proven track record with Github Actions and architecting robust CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with major public cloud providers and advanced container orchestration/fleet management strategies

Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and champion the adoption of cutting-edge Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling and automation solutions across the organization, setting best practices and driving innovation
  • Lead cross-functional collaborations with engineering and business teams to proactively identify and address complex infrastructure requirements, ensuring the delivery of highly scalable, resilient, and performant solutions that align with strategic business objectives
  • Evaluate, integrate, and strategically deploy advanced open-source and commercial tools to significantly enhance our security posture, infrastructure capabilities, and consistently meet evolving business demands
  • Drive cost optimization initiatives across cloud infrastructure including capacity planning, resource right-sizing, and reserved instance strategies
  • Define, own, and execute the technical roadmaps for critical system components, ensuring seamless alignment with organizational strategic objectives and long-term vision
  • Drive operational excellence, reliability, and performance of critical client and internal systems through proactive project leadership, sophisticated incident response, and mentorship within on-call rotations

Skills

Kubernetes
DevOps
SRE
Infrastructure as Code
IaC
monitoring
security
automation
web2
web3

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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