Director of Engineering - Equities and Tokenised Equities

About Kraken

Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by our desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.

Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values. As a Krakenite, you’ll join us on our mission to accelerate the global adoption of crypto, so that everyone can achieve financial freedom and inclusion. For over a decade, Kraken’s focus on our mission and crypto ethos has attracted many of the most talented crypto experts in the world.

As a fully remote company, we have Krakenites in 70+ countries who speak over 50 languages. Krakenites are industry pioneers who develop premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers to the space. Kraken is committed to industry-leading security, crypto education, and world-class client support through our products like Kraken Pro, Desktop, Wallet, and Kraken Futures.

Become a Krakenite and build the future of crypto!

The Team

We are looking for a Director of Engineering to lead Kraken’s Equities and Tokenised Equities initiatives. This is a high-impact leadership role that combines strategic vision, technical depth, and people leadership. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable designing long-term roadmaps and organizational structures as they are diving into architecture reviews and debugging complex issues with engineers. You will be accountable for delivering a world-class experience in a category that sits at the intersection of traditional and decentralized finance.

This is a critical role for Kraken’s expansion beyond crypto, requiring a seasoned engineering leader who thrives in ambiguous environments, has a bias for action, and deeply understands how to build reliable, scalable, and compliant financial systems.

The Opportunity

• Set the technical and strategic direction for the Equities and Tokenised Equities team, aligning engineering outcomes with Kraken’s broader business goals.
• Build and lead a high-performing team of engineers and managers, cultivating a strong culture of ownership, innovation, and execution excellence.
• Partner with Product, Compliance, Legal, and other stakeholders to define roadmap, operating model, and technical constraints for equities offerings.
• Ensure a world-class user experience across jurisdictions, balancing performance, security, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the architecture and operational maturity of the systems powering tokenised and traditional equity trading, including integrations with exchanges, custodians, and on-chain infrastructure.
• Drive cross-functional engineering initiatives that span multiple teams, acting as a connector across product verticals.
• Attract, grow, and retain top-tier engineering talent through mentorship, recruiting, and career development.
• Monitor and manage team performance, engineering velocity, technical debt, and production stability.
• Represent the team’s work to senior leadership and external partners as needed.

Skills You Should HODL

• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 5 years of engineering leadership with full accountability for team delivery and technical quality.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in financial services, fintech, or blockchain-based systems.
• Deep technical background in scalable distributed systems, trading platforms, or digital asset infrastructure.
• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments and influence outcomes without authority.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, including experience working with exec-level stakeholders and external partners.

Job Details

• Salary: $168K - $269K
• Location Type: Remote
• Employment Type: FullTime