TL;DR
Senior Software Engineer (HSM): Designing and building robust APIs and cryptographic services for a digital asset infrastructure platform with an accent on secure hardware integration and performance. Focus on engineering scalable backend solutions using C/C++ or Rust to support institutional crypto-custody operations.
Location: Full-time onsite at the Palo Alto, CA office
Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 USD
Company
BitGo is a leading infrastructure provider of regulated digital asset custody, trading, and financing services for global financial institutions.
What you will do
- Design and develop scalable, API-first platforms and services for crypto products.
- Own technical features from initial architecture and inception through to deployment.
- Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code while ensuring system performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product and design to refine requirements.
- Provide technical mentorship to peers through rigorous code reviews and knowledge sharing.
- Identify performance bottlenecks and implement effective fixes in high-load environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Cryptography.
- At least 6 years of experience in designing cryptographic solutions for enterprise systems.
- Proficiency in C, C++, or Rust.
- Solid experience with TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
- Deep understanding of cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECC, AES, SHA) and RESTful API design.
- Must be able to work full-time onsite in Palo Alto, California.
Nice to have
- Experience in cryptography, specifically TSS and MPC.
- Familiarity with security standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS.
- Experience in blockchain or centralized financial industry.
Culture & Benefits
- 100% company-paid health insurance for employee and dependents.
- Up to 4% 401k company match.
- Paid parental leave and paid vacation.
- Complimentary onsite meals and commuter/parking pass.
- Equity and annual performance bonus packages included.