Senior Software Engineer - HSM

NEAR; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital asset solutions provider in Toronto is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their HSM Team. You will design and build API-first platforms and work collaboratively to deliver innovative crypto solutions. Candidates should have extensive experience in cryptographic solutions, strong programming skills in C/C++ or Rust, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers a competitive salary of $180,000 - $240,000 CAD plus equity and annual bonus.

Benefits

Equity options

Annual bonus

Innovative work culture

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of experience in enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic protocols like RSA, ECC, AES.
• Experience with testing, debugging, and CI tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable APIs and services.
• Collaborate with teams to define and ship new features.
• Mentor peers and promote best practices.

Skills

API development

C/C++ or Rust proficiency

Cryptographic algorithms

RESTful API design

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

PostgreSQL

MongoDB

Git/GitHub

Job description

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 requires being full-time onsite at our Toronto office to support collaborative team dynamics and innovative problem-solving.

BitGo is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join our HSM Team and help us build an API-first platform for businesses and developers to launch crypto products.

Responsibilities :

• Design and build scalable, well-abstracted, and robust APIs, libraries, and services to empower our API-first platform.
• Own functionality and scalability features from inception to deployment and customer integration.
• Expose and document functionality to the UI, third-party developers, and our internal and external tooling.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to understand and refine product requirements.
• Provide mentorship to peers through code reviews and education on best practices.

Skills & Experience :

We value open communication, transparency, ownership, and craftsmanship. Our mission is to deliver trust in digital assets.

Required :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Cryptography, or related fields.
• At least 6 years of experience in designing and implementing cryptographic solutions for enterprise systems in back-end or server-side development.
• Strong understanding of cryptographic algorithms and protocols such as RSA, ECC, AES, and SHA.
• Expertise in algorithm design, problem solving, and complexity analysis.
• Proficiency with C, C++, or Rust.
• Experience with TypeScript, Node.js, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Strong experience with RESTful API design.
• Knowledge of microservices and service-oriented architectures.
• Experience with testing, debugging, Git/GitHub, CI tools, and code review practices.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment and work independently or collaboratively.

Preferred :

• Knowledge of security standards like ISO 27001, NIST, and FIPS.
• Experience with cryptography, especially TSS and MPC.
• Understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, or centralized financial industries.

Why Join BitGo?

Join a team committed to innovation, excellence, and transforming financial markets. We offer a compensation package with a base salary between $180,000 - $240,000 CAD, plus equity and an annual bonus. Be part of the team that is shaping the future of investing with cryptocurrencies.

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