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Senior Software Engineer - Accounting & Ledger Systems

BitGo
Location
Palo Alto, California, United States
Posted
16 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Real, working knowledge of accounting fundamentals: double-entry bookkeeping, chart-of-accounts design, financial statements (P&L, balance sheet), and reconciliation/audit requirements.
  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience with a track record of owning data-model design for correctness-focused systems.
  • Strong instincts for extensible system design — schemas and APIs that can grow with new requirements.
  • Comfort reading and critiquing technical designs across multiple systems.
  • Strong cross-functional communication skills.
Nice to have
  • Experience in crypto or blockchain infrastructure — on-chain balance models, custody, or wallet architecture.
  • Experience with event-driven or Kafka-based service architectures.
  • Prior experience in an embedded 'accounting architecture' or financial-systems design-review role at a fintech or crypto company.
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at BitGo, you will design and enhance the ledger systems that underpin client balances, trading positions, and financial reporting. Your role will involve collaborating with various engineering teams to ensure new products are built with financial correctness in mind, while also managing the chart-of-accounts and ensuring accurate reconciliation between on-chain and off-chain data. This position uniquely combines software engineering with accounting fundamentals, requiring a deep understanding of both fields.

Benefits
  • Competitive base salary, bonus, and stock options
  • 100% company-paid health insurance for employee, partner, and dependents
  • Up to 4% 401k company match
  • Paid parental leave, Paid vacation
  • Free commuter/parking pass
  • Free custom lunches and snacks
Things to weigh
  • Role requires full-time onsite work in Toronto, which may limit remote work flexibility.
  • Salary range provided is specific to leveling and location, which could vary significantly based on individual circumstances.
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