Senior Software Engineer - Mobile (React Native) - job 1 of 3

As a Senior Software Engineer - Mobile at BitGo, your primary responsibilities include designing and building advanced mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms using React Native. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ship new features, ensure code quality and efficiency, and troubleshoot any issues that arise. Your role also involves participating in code reviews and mentoring fellow engineering team members, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - Mobile position at BitGo, you should have at least 6 years of proven experience in mobile application development, specifically with React Native. A solid understanding of JavaScript, experience with SQL databases, and familiarity with RESTful API design are also essential. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline from a top university is required, along with a strong interest in cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.

A Senior Software Engineer - Mobile at BitGo should be well-versed in technologies like JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Native for mobile app development. Additionally, knowledge of SQL databases like MySQL or Postgres, experience with unit and functional testing, and familiarity with Git/GitHub for version control are important. Understanding UI/UX standards and mobile design principles will also be beneficial in this role.

BitGo fosters a work culture that emphasizes open communication, transparency, and a commitment to ownership and craftsmanship. As a Senior Software Engineer - Mobile, you will find yourself in an inspiring startup environment where collaboration and innovative problem-solving are key. The company values its employees and supports a culture of continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for personal and professional growth.

BitGo offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Software Engineer - Mobile position, which includes a competitive base salary ranging between $165,000 - $210,000 USD, company-paid health insurance for employees and their families, an up to 4% 401k match, paid parental leave, and generous vacation time. Additionally, employees enjoy perks like free lunches, parking passes, and a great working environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.

In your response, focus on specific projects where you utilized React Native, highlighting challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Emphasize your familiarity with both iOS and Android platforms and any unique features you implemented.

Discuss your approach to writing clean, maintainable code, including practices like code reviews, unit testing, and rigorous debugging. Share specific tools or methodologies you use to maintain high-quality standards in your work.

Explain how you identify performance bottlenecks in mobile applications and the techniques you've applied to enhance speed and responsiveness. Reference tools or metrics you utilize for monitoring and analyzing performance.

Share the resources you use to keep up with industry trends, such as blogs, forums, or conferences. Mention any communities or networks you are part of where developers exchange knowledge and strategies.

Present a specific problem, detailing the context, the obstacle itself, your thought process, and the outcome. Highlight your analytical skills and creativity in developing a solution.

Talk about your organizational and time management skills, and how you prioritize tasks amid tight deadlines. Provide examples of projects where you successfully met demands despite challenges.

Express your understanding of UX/UI principles and their importance in creating user-friendly applications. Discuss how you collaborate with designers and incorporate user feedback during the development cycle.

Share specific instances where you've guided junior developers through code reviews, provided educational resources, or led coding sessions. Elucidate on the impact of your mentorship on their development and the team's success.

Detail the databases you've worked with, such as MySQL or Postgres, and describe how you've approached integrating databases into mobile applications. Discuss best practices for data management and security.

Reflect on your passion for blockchain technology and digital assets. Talk about how BitGo’s mission aligns with your personal values and career goals, and what excites you most about contributing to their team and projects.