Senior Software Engineer - Platform

As a Senior Software Engineer - Platform at BitGo, your main responsibilities will include understanding how other developers utilize Node.js and TypeScript, designing and optimizing scalable platform services, and developing libraries that enhance software efficiency within the BitGo ecosystem.

BitGo seeks candidates with deep knowledge of Node.js, npm, and TypeScript, along with experience in designing RESTful APIs. Familiarity with API lifecycle management, CI/CD tools, and agile practices is also essential for this position.

At BitGo, the work environment fosters collaboration and innovation. You'll work alongside skilled professionals in a dynamic startup atmosphere that values craftsmanship, ownership, and open communication—making it an exciting place to contribute to the future of digital assets.

Candidates for the Senior Software Engineer - Platform position at BitGo are typically required to possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or a related technical field to ensure a strong foundation of knowledge and skills.

Working at BitGo comes with several benefits, including competitive salaries, comprehensive health insurance, generous parental leave, a 401k with company match, and a collaborative workplace culture that promotes employee well-being and satisfaction.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you utilized Node.js and TypeScript effectively. Discuss your role in those projects, the challenges you faced, and how your contributions led to successful outcomes.

Discuss your methodology for designing RESTful APIs, emphasizing the importance of adhering to standards, ensuring scalability, and maintaining documentation. It's beneficial to share an example of an API you designed and how it improved the application.

Explain your troubleshooting process, including the tools and techniques you employ. Mention any experiences where your debugging skills significantly improved system reliability or performance.

Talk about specific CI/CD tools you've used in previous roles, how you've implemented them, and the benefits they brought to your projects. Highlight your understanding of the CI/CD pipeline and any challenges you overcame.

Share a specific example where you identified inefficiencies and implemented a tool or framework that enhanced productivity. Focus on the problem, your solution, and the impact it had on the team’s workflow.

Discuss techniques like code reviews, testing, documentation, and following best practices. Provide an example where these measures improved collaboration or system stability within your team.

Explain the concept of event-driven architecture and how it benefits application design. Reference any experience you've had with event streaming platforms like Kafka to demonstrate your understanding.

Offer examples that illustrate your analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Focus on situations where you encountered complex challenges and how you approached finding solutions.

Discuss the importance of teamwork in achieving project goals and how you collaborate with other team members. Highlight instances where collaboration led to successful project outcomes.

This is your chance to express genuine interest in BitGo's mission and values. Talk about the aspects of the company that resonate with you and how you see yourself contributing to the future of digital assets.