Senior Software Engineer - Bitcoin Team

BitGo is the leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage. Since our founding in 2013, we have focused on enabling our clients to securely navigate the digital asset space. With a global presence and multiple Trust companies, BitGo serves thousands of institutions, including many of the industry's top brands, exchanges, and platforms, and millions of retail investors worldwide. As the operational backbone of the digital economy, BitGo handles a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions and is the largest independent digital asset custodian, and staking provider, in the world. For more information, visit www.bitgo.com.This role will require being full-time onsite at our San Francisco office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.BitGo is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will join our Bitcoin Team. BitGo processes a significant amount of cryptocurrency transactions so our applications need to be fast, accurate, scalable and secure. Our integrated platforms interact with a number of exchanges, agencies, and governments around the world, and we use the best technology the industry offers to build them.ResponsibilitiesEnhance our multi-signature Bitcoin wallets with the latest Bitcoin features, at the scale of billions of dollars per monthOwn the functionality, scalability and performance of the systems which support our Bitcoin productsImprove, extend and maintain existing backend software which integrates with the Bitcoin blockchainContribute Bitcoin knowledge and expertise throughout the engineering teamExpose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and our internal and external toolingSkills & ExperienceWe are looking for teammates who share and practice our values of open communication, collaboration, accountability, and craftsmanship, and who feel passionate about  our mission to deliver trust in digital assets. Required5+ years of Full-Stack software development experienceThoughtful, minimalistic and sound API design philosophyComfortable with git and Github-based code reviewPassion for enabling cutting-edge Bitcoin features at scaleBelieves in testing twice (or more), and shipping onceAbility to work independently in a fast-paced environmentPreferredStrong understanding of fundamental Bitcoin blockchain mechanicsProgramming and debugging skills using Node.JS, JavaScript, and TypescriptFamiliarity with emerging Bitcoin features, such as Taproot, Descriptors, LightningNon-trivial contributions to Bitcoin-related open source softwareExperience with developing containerized applications running in KubernetesWhy Join BitGo?Disrupting an industry takes vision, innovation, passion, technical chops, drive to deliver, collaboration, and execution. Join a team of great people who strive for excellence and personify our corporate values of ownership, craftsmanship, and open communication. We are looking for new colleagues who bring innovative ways of thinking and problem solving, and who want risks to be part of the team that changes the world’s financial markets.Here are some of the benefits* of working at BitGo:Competitive base salary, bonus and stock options100% company paid health insurance for employee, partner and dependentsUp to 4% 401k company matchPaid parental leave, Paid vacationFree commuter/parking passFree custom lunches, dinners and snacks Computer equipment and workplace furniture to suit your needsGreat colleagues and inspiring startup environment*Benefits may vary based on location. Pay Transparency Notice: Depending upon your leveling and location, the compensation for this role averages between $165,000 - $210,000 USD base salary. Equity, an annual performance bonus and the benefits outlined above are also a part of this role's package.Cryptocurrencies are the most disruptive change the financial services industry has seen in years. Join us and you’ll be able to look back and say you were part of the team that transformed investing.