Senior Software Engineer - Frontend - Consumer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $127K - $203K

Kraken is building the future of crypto, aiming to accelerate the global adoption of crypto and blockchain technology. As a fully remote company with employees in over 70 countries, Krakenites are industry pioneers developing premium crypto products for experienced traders, institutions, and newcomers. This role focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market, with the goal of onboarding the next 100 million people to the benefits of crypto.

The Team

The Consumer team at Kraken focuses on building applications that expose Kraken’s product offering to the mass market. This role primarily involves developing features and maintaining our “Consumer” mobile applications, which are designed to offer the simplest way for customers to interact with Kraken.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using React.
• Set the standard for high-quality code and lead complex software systems development.
• Significantly influence technical decisions, contribute to technical strategy discussions, and shape product/domain decisions with an expert understanding of engineering best practices.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers and provide constructive feedback.
• Master multiple technologies and stay ahead of the curve with new tools and trends.
• Design and implement scalable, maintainable, and fault-tolerant systems, with a deep understanding of complex software development architecture and design patterns.
• Lead and collaborate on complex initiatives, and drive feedback and growth across teams.
• Drive process improvements and lead by example with advanced experience in multiple software development processes.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on web applications.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript and proficiency with the React ecosystem.
• Strong experience of API design, security, and performance optimization.
• Experience with Next.js and WebSockets.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tooling.
• Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices and principles.
• Experience within a large technology organization or fast-growing startup.
• Hands-on experience in consumer payments, crypto, or fintech mobile applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Company Culture & Application Information

• Krakenites are a world-class team with crypto conviction, united by their desire to discover and unlock the potential of crypto and blockchain technology.
• Kraken is a mission-focused company rooted in crypto values.
• Please read the Kraken Culture page to learn more about internal culture, values, and mission.
• Familiarize yourself with the Kraken app.
• Applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
• Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment.

Additional Information

• #LI-Remote #USCANBRUKEU
• This job is accepting ongoing applications and has no application deadline.