Staff Backend Engineer - Bitcoin

Leading infrastructure provider of digital asset solutions, delivering custody, wallets, staking, trading, financing, and settlement services from regulated cold storage.
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
7+ years of experience
Finance · Blockchain

Description For Staff Backend Engineer - Bitcoin

BitGo, the leading infrastructure provider in the digital asset space, is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join their Bitcoin Team. This role presents an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of cryptocurrency infrastructure, specifically focusing on Bitcoin wallet development and integration of cutting-edge features like lightning network, Musig2, and Taproot.

The position requires a seasoned backend developer with at least 7 years of experience who can take ownership of large-scale projects from conception to deployment. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in Node.js, JavaScript, and database technologies like PostgreSQL and MongoDB, along with a deep understanding of RESTful API design.

As a Staff Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for building robust APIs and services for wallet operations, ensuring the security of Bitcoin custody, and improving internal workflows. The role involves significant collaboration with global teams and provides opportunities to mentor other engineers through code reviews and best practices sharing.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive salary, medical insurance, well-being allowance, and various other perks. This is an in-person role based in Bangalore, requiring office presence Monday to Friday.

Working at BitGo means being part of a team that's transforming the financial services industry through cryptocurrency innovation. The company serves thousands of institutions and millions of retail investors worldwide, handling a significant portion of Bitcoin network transactions. If you're passionate about Bitcoin, have strong technical skills, and want to contribute to the future of digital finance, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in the cryptocurrency space.

Last updated 6 days ago

Responsibilities For Staff Backend Engineer - Bitcoin

  • Build strong, resilient, and robust APIs, libraries, and services for wallet services
  • Own functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment
  • Expose and document functionality for UI, third-party developers, and external tooling
  • Improve internal workflows with tooling for client-facing teams
  • Work on security features for Bitcoin custody
  • Collaborate with engineering teams for technical consistency
  • Provide mentorship through code reviews and best practices education
  • Coordinate with stakeholders globally

Requirements For Staff Backend Engineer - Bitcoin

Node.js
JavaScript
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
MongoDB
Kubernetes
  • At least 7 years of back-end, server-side software development
  • Great at algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis
  • Strong experience with Node.JS, JavaScript, PostgreSQL and MongoDB
  • Strong experience with RESTful API design
  • Strong spoken English skills
  • Experience in Git/GitHub and branching methodologies
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, applied mathematics, or technical discipline
  • Understanding of Bitcoin or centralized financial industry (preferred)
  • Understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain industry (preferred)
  • Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, TypeScript (preferred)

Benefits For Staff Backend Engineer - Bitcoin

Medical Insurance
  • Competitive salary
  • IT equipment support for work
  • Meal & Commute allowance
  • Medical Insurance
  • Well-being allowance
  • Office snacks
  • Professional development opportunities

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