Senior Software Engineer - Wallet Core

Job Description

BitGo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join its Wallet Core Team in New York City. This role is crucial for building an API-first platform that empowers businesses and developers to launch crypto products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable APIs, libraries, and services. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.

The Senior Software Engineer will take ownership from inception to deployment, working closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to refine product requirements. They will also mentor peers, participate in code reviews, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build scalable APIs, libraries, and services
• Own functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment
• Expose and document functionality to UI and third-party developers
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship new features
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Ensure application performance and quality
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs
• Implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Participate in code reviews
• Provide mentorship to peers

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of back-end and server-side development experience
• Strong algorithm design and problem-solving skills
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, Express, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB
• Experience with JVM languages (Kotlin or Java preferred)
• Experience with RESTful API design
• Experience with microservices and service-oriented architectures
• Experience with unit and functional testing and debugging
• Experience with Git/GitHub, branching methodologies, and CI tools
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field
• Understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain

BitGo offers:

• Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
• 100% company-paid health insurance
• Up to 4% 401k company match
• Paid parental leave and vacation
• Free custom lunches, dinners, and snacks