TL;DR

Senior Software Engineer (HSM): Designing and building scalable cryptographic infrastructure for a leading digital asset custody platform with an accent on backend services and API-first platform development. Focus on implementing robust cryptographic solutions using C/C++ or Rust and optimizing performance for high-load financial systems.

Location: Must be based in San Francisco and work full-time onsite.

Compensation: $180,000–$220,000 USD base salary.

Company

BitGo is a leading infrastructure provider for digital asset solutions, specializing in custody, trading, and financing services for institutions and retail investors.

What you will do

  • Design and build scalable APIs, libraries, and services to empower our digital asset platform.
  • Manage functionality features from inception through deployment and customer integration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new product features.
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code for high-performance systems.
  • Identify performance bottlenecks and optimize application responsiveness.
  • Mentor peer engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • At least 6 years of experience in designing cryptographic solutions for enterprise-level systems.
  • Strong proficiency in C, C++, or Rust.
  • Deep understanding of cryptographic algorithms (RSA, ECC, AES, SHA).
  • Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
  • Proven background in RESTful API design and microservices architecture.
  • Full-time onsite presence in San Francisco is mandatory.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of TSS and MPC cryptography.
  • Familiarity with security standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS.
  • Experience in the blockchain, cryptocurrency, or centralized financial industry.

Culture & Benefits

  • 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents.
  • Up to 4% 401k company match.
  • Paid parental leave and generous vacation policy.
  • Company-provided lunches, dinners, and snacks.
  • Office located near BART and Caltrain with commuter pass provided.
  • Startup environment focused on transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship.